Voice a Concern – Road User's Voice

Share a Concern in Your Community

This page is designed for community members to share transportation safety concerns directly with us. Your input helps improve safety for everyone. You don’t need to cite a specific incident when reporting a safety concern—this is your opportunity to take action before a tragedy happens.

How to Report a Concern

Enter a Location
- Start by typing the street address or city where the issue occurred.
- Tip: You can also drag the map and drop a pin for the most accurate location.
Select a Concern Type
- Choose one of the following categories:
  - Crash
  - Near-Miss
  - Hazard
- Once selected, a set of relevant questions will appear.
Provide Details
- Complete all questions with as much detail as possible. The more information you provide, the better we can understand and respond to the issue.
Submit Your Report
- Click Submit when you’re done. That’s it!

Your report brings us one step closer to making your community safer for everyone—especially pedestrians.

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

ZIP / Postal Code

Type of incident *CrashNear-missHazard

How you were traveling *WalkingBikingRiding an e-scooterTaking a bus or trainUsing a mobility device(wheelchair, cane, etc)Riding a vehicleOther

Date of incident *

Time of incident *DayNight

Who else was involved? *Vehicle driverPedestrianBike riderE-scooter riderSomeone taking a bus or trainSomeone using a mobility device (wheelchair, walker, etc)OtherNo one else

Were you or anyone else injured in the incident? *NoSomeone had minor injuriesSomeone had severe injuriesSomeone died

Was this incident reported to the police? *YesNo

What do you think caused this incident? *Poor/missing sidewalkPoor/missing bike lanes or pathsCracked/uneven streetPoor lightingSigns, signals or markings were not working or missingThere was an obstacle in someone’s wayThere was loose gravel, ice or water on the road/sidewalkThe road was curving, I couldn’t see what was comingThere was an animal in the wayThere was overgrown vegetationSomeone didn’t yieldSomeone was speedingSomeone’s car door hit another personOther

What happened? Do not identify any individuals by name or include license plate numbers, etc. *

What would make this place feel safer? (check all that apply) *Slower speedsBetter or more sidewalksBetter or more bike lanes or pathwaysFewer cracks in the pavementMore lightingMore stop signs and/or signalsBetter or more crosswalksMore places for people to sit or rest (ex. benches)Education for road users on how to use the road safelyMore enforcement of unsafe behaviorCommunity events that encourage walking and bikingOther

Comments

Nature of the Hazard *Pedestrian HazardsSchool-age Pedestrian HazardsBicyclist HazardsMotorcyclist HazardsCar HazardsScooter/E-Scooter Rider HazardsE-Bike Rider HazardsPoor Road Design (Unforgiving Roads) or Traffic System Hazards

Pedestrian Hazards *Pedestrians crossing from unmarked or undesignated areasFaded or missing crosswalk markingsObstructed pedestrian view at crossingsPoorly timed pedestrian signalsSun glare affecting pedestrian visibilitySun glare impairing pedestrians’ ability to see oncoming traffic or hazardsPoor street lighting near walkwaysSidewalk obstructions such as poles or parked vehiclesHigh vehicle speeds in pedestrian zonesUnforgiving design: No buffer zones between pedestrians and vehiclesMissing sidewalkIneffective barrier between pedestrians and high-speed vehicles (car, motorcycle, Ebikes, etc)Poor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingOther

School-age Pedestrian Hazards *Lack of crossing guards near schoolsInadequate pedestrian signals near schoolsParked cars blocking sightlines at school crossingsPoor visibility due to early morning or late afternoon sunUnforgiving design: No dedicated pedestrian pathways or protective barriers near schoolsOther unsafe designIneffective barrier between pedestrians and high-speed vehicles (car, motorcycle, Ebikes, etc)Other

Bicyclist Hazards *Lack of dedicated bike lanesBike lanes obstructed by parked vehicles or debrisPoor road lighting affecting cyclist visibilityIntersections with unclear right-of-way for bicyclesHigh vehicle speeds near bike lanesRoad surface issues such as potholes or uneven pavementUnforgiving design: Narrow bike lanes next to high-speed trafficIneffective barrier between bicycles and high-speed vehiclesPoor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingOther

Motorcyclist Hazards *Poor road surface conditions causing instabilityLane merging conflicts with larger vehiclesLimited visibility at intersectionsPoor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingLack of median barrier for oncoming traffic separationSun glare reducing driver visibilityUnclear or missing road signsOther

Car Hazards *Sun glare reducing driver visibilityBlocked sight due to large vehicles, trees, or infrastructureFaded or missing lane markingsUnclear or missing road signsLack of median barrier for oncoming traffic separationPoor road lighting leading to visibility issuesUnforgiving design: Lack of rumble strips or warning signs at a sufficient distance before full-stop pointsPoor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingOther

Scooter/E-Scooter Rider Hazards *Numerous scooters riding chaoticallyPoor road surface conditions affecting stabilityLimited visibility at intersectionsRoad obstructions such as potholes or debrisConflict with pedestrians on sidewalksPoor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingOther

E-Bike Rider Hazards *High-speed interactions with slower bicycles or pedestriansNumerous e-bikes riding chaoticUnforgiving design: Lack of separate lanes for e-bikes, leading to conflicts with both bikes and vehiclesPoor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingOther

Poor Road Design (Unforgiving Roads) or Traffic System Hazards *Intersections requiring quick decision-making with no margin for errorSharp curves with no visual cues or barriersPoorly timed traffic signals leading to sudden stopsMerge lanes that leave little time for proper mergingNo recovery space in case of sudden vehicle or cyclist movementGuardrails or barriers too close to high-speed lanesRoadside hazards such as poles, trees, or deep ditches without protective buffePoor nighttime visibility due to weak street lightingUnmarked or poorly marked dip or speed bumpOther

Other

When is this hazard most dangerous? *Morning rush hoursEvening rush hoursNighttimeAnytime

When is this hazard most dangerous? *Morning rush hoursEvening rush hoursAnytime

What weather Conditions Affecting the Hazard? *Clear skies (e.g., sun glare)Rainy weather (e.g., slippery road)Foggy conditions (e.g., low visibility)

Frequency of Hazard *Happens dailyHappens occasionallyRare occurrence

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