Destination Safe

A coalition to reduce transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries

The Destination Safe Coalition unites federal, state, regional and local agencies to improve transportation system safety for 13 counties in Greater Kansas City. 

The Coalition's mission is to reduce transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries. It is governed by a committee with representatives from local, regional, state and federal agencies, emergency response, law enforcement, public health and nonprofit groups dedicated to transportation safety.

Destination Safe has set a goal of achieving an average of 180 or fewer roadway fatalities annually over the period of its current safety plan. 

A map of the Destination Safe counties, which include Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson and Miami in Kansas, and Platte, Clay, Ray, Jackson, Lafayette, Saline, Cass, Johnson and Pettis in Missouri
A map of the Destination Safe Region, which includes four counties in Kansas and nine in Missouri

Safety Data

One important step to reducing fatalities and serious injuries is to examine data in order to identify specific challenges and then find solutions to save lives. The new Destination Safe Crash Data Dashboard is intended to help advocates and safety professionals understand traffic crashes throughout the region. Users can select, view, and download historical crash data, charts and tables from pre-defined boundaries or draw their own.

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Comprehensive Safety Action Plan 2026

A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) is a data-driven strategic approach to improve roadway safety and reduce fatalities and serious injuries for all roadway users. They involve a multifaceted approach, including data analysis, infrastructure improvements, public education, and collaboration with various stakeholders to address and mitigate safety risks effectively. The plan provides resources, such as reported crash data, safety countermeasure toolbox, and actionable strategies, to identify roadway safety needs and support investment decisions.

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Annual Reports
Destination Safe 2022 Annual Report
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Destination Safe 2021 Annual Report
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Partners

Transportation safety includes a diverse range of stakeholders involved in education, engineering, enforcement and emergency response. This includes organizations such as:

  • Area hospitals.
  • Health departments.
  • State and local transportation divisions.
  • Nonprofit organizations and businesses.
  • Law enforcement agencies at the local, county and state levels.

Destination Safe Committees

Destination Safe has set a goal of achieving an average of 180 or fewer roadway fatalities annually. The Destination Safe Committee and its subcommittees work together to achieve that goal.

Destination Safe Committee Destination Safe Public Information and Education Subcommittee Destination Safe Transportation Safety Data Subcommittee

Please review the Destination Safe Guidelines to learn more about Destination Safe.

Destination Safe Guidelines

Call for Projects

The Transportation Safety Call for Projects is an annual grant program that supports initiatives aimed at reducing transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries through education, emergency response, and enforcement. 

MARC and the Destination Safe Coalition no longer host this call. Funding is allocated and administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) through the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (MCRS). KDOT and MoDOT will each conduct their own annual funding cycles according to their agency-specific processes. 

Please contact the agencies directly for questions about these calls. 

KDOT Behavioral Safety Grants


The KDOT grant application will open on April 9, 2026. 

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MODOT MCRS Grants


The MODOT MCRS grant application will open on April 1, 2026. 

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