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2023-021 Vision Zero Phase 1 Assessment March 3,2023 Report No. 2023-021 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Completion of Vision Zero Phase 1 Assessment BACKGROUND: During 2019, City Council directed staff to move forward with developing a Vision Zero Plan. This direction was provided following receipt of an introductory presentation on December 3, 2019,to City Council regarding the Vision Zero roadway traffic safety initiative. The presentation was given by a representative from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Farm & City, a non-profit organization working to prevent and end traffic deaths in Texas. In the presentation, representatives described the concept of Vision Zero, national and state-wide efforts towards zero-fatalities, and proposed next steps for the City of Denton. A copy of the presentation is attached(see Attachment 1). The purpose of Vision Zero is to get to zero fatalities; no one should be killed or suffer lifelong injuries because of a roadway crash. Underlying Vison Zero is the Safe System Approach; to get to zero,transportation and safety professionals must work together to achieve intentional solutions for safer roads, safer road users, safer speeds, safer vehicles, and post-crash care. While Vision Zero efforts are primarily focused towards vehicle users, it does factor in all users of the roadway system such as pedestrians and bicyclists. On March 22, 2022, City Council adopted an update to the Mobility Plan for the City of Denton. The 2022 Mobility Plan includes goals,objectives and strategies related to the City's transportation system, and more specifically, a goal to develop and implement a Vision Zero Plan. During the final stages of approval of the Mobility Plan, staff received strong and unanimous feedback from City Council in support of making safety the number one priority for the City. This direction further prioritized the development of a Vision Zero Plan for the City of Denton. Immediately following the approval of the Mobility Plan, staff began background research on the implementation of a Vision Zero Plan. Through this research, staff identified an emerging trend of rising roadway fatalities in cities with adopted Vision Zero plans. To better ensure that the efforts of the City of Denton are successful, staff moved forward with a three-phased approach to developing the Vision Zero Plan,which included a separate assessment of the City's existing safety practices (Phase 1), development of a plan which includes action items and monitoring strategies (Phase 2), and implementation of the plan(Phase 3). The consultant team of Burgess &Niple and Fehr&Peers were selected to conduct the Phase 1 assessment, and the project phase kicked off on April 1, 2022. DISCUSSION: Staff is pleased to inform City Council that the Vision Zero Phase 1 assessment was completed at the end of January 2023. The assessment focused on evaluating the City's safety practices across internal departments and partner agencies (i.e., TxDOT, UNT, TWU, Denton County, non-profit agencies, healthcare agencies and more) to identify opportunities for alignment with Vision Zero March 3,2023 Report No. 2023-021 objectives. The information needed for this assessment was gathered from these stakeholders via a series of engagement activities, including a webinar, survey, workshops, and interviews with individual stakeholders. Note: On May 17, 2022, staff provided an update to City Council on this assessment and current safety initiatives already underway to support the city's progress towards Vision Zero. (see Attachment 2). The consultant team compiled the feedback received from outreach efforts to benchmark the City's current practices against the ten core elements of Vision Zero,which are built upon three pillars— Leadership and Commitment; Safe Roads and Safe Speed; and Data-Driven Approach, Transparency, and Accountability. The benchmarking process was used to determine opportunities, as well as strengths and challenges in getting closer to zero traffic fatalities. A final benchmarking matrix was created to summarize the results of this effort and associated action items (see Attachment 3). The benchmarking matrix identifies a prioritized list of next steps and action items that could be achieved based on their relative complexity, level of effort, and time needed to complete. Furthermore, the matrix is intended to assist with improving practices, policies, and procedures necessary for the successful implementation of Vision Zero. Lastly, the benchmarking matrix was converted into a more user-friendly summary for public consumption— communicating the results of the assessment and final outcomes — and is housed on a dedicated webpage on the City of Denton's website. This summary and dedicated webpage are now available to the public at www.cityofdenton.com/visionzero. Next Steps The City's next step towards achieving Vision Zero is to develop the Vision Zero Plan (Phase 2). Phase 2 will begin Summer 2023, with an anticipated completion date of early 2024. Phase 2 is intended to be completed by a qualified consultant selected through a Request for Qualifications. A contract for Council consideration will be placed on a future City Council agenda. ATTACHMENTS: 1. December 09, 2019 Work Session Presentation to City Council 2. May 17, 2022 Work Session Presentation to City Council 3. Vision Zero Benchmarking Summary with Actions STAFF CONTACT: Karina Maldonado, AICP Transportation Planner Development Services Karina.Maldonado@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8176 REOUESTOR: N/A STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 4 hours PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Engineering/Capital Projects Getting to Zero Roadway Fatalities 9, 4 Leland_ —�� l -ILLaIr U.S.Department of Transportation ID 19-2445 Federal Highway Administration • What is Vision Zero . w visi�N SAFETY • Principles of Vision Zero . IMPROVEMENT • Vision Zero Practices . • Further Resources . l What is Vision Zero ? No loss of life acceptable. Traffic fatalities and injuries are preventable . People will make mistakes. What isVisionZero ? National Road to Zero Coalition https ://voutu . be/MNtcKUTVGDo ROAD TO RO r� U.S.Department of Transportation I D 19-2445 4 Federal Highway Administration Why do we need Vision Zero ? Texas and City of Denton traffic Fatalities 4000 20 3800 18 3600 16 3400 14 3200 12 3000 10 2800 8 2600 6 +Texas 2400 4 2200 +City of Denton 2 2000 — 0 2018 Texas has not had a day without a traffic death since November 7, 2000. Data: xDOT CRIS annual reports and CRIS as of 8/9/2019 Texas and Vision Zero • Austin, San Antonio, and Laredo have formally adopted Vision Zero . • Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan : — Long Term aspirational goal of zero deaths. Texas Emphasis Areas : Source: https://www.TexasSHSP.com/ Principles of Vision Zero • Traffic deaths and severe injuries are preventable . • The protection of human life is the highest priority of the transportation system . • Human error is inevitable, and the transportation system should be forgiving. Principles of Vision Zero • Safe systems are more important than influencing behavior in reducing crashes. • A Comprehensive approach involving public health, law enforcement, education, infrastructure improvements, technology advancements, and more . Vision Zero Practices • Sustain leadership, collaboration, and -. . . . . - - accountability. Communication Collaboration . Be data driven . • Implement what Data Collection & Analysis works . Source: FHWA Strategic Highway Safety Plan • Prioritize Safety. Implementation Process Model Leadership, Collaboration , and Accountability • A champion for safety is the best way to ensure all safety partners work in a collaborative group . • Establish an organizational structure to formalize collaboration . • Develop action plans. • Evaluate progress and reassess goals IL Be Data Driven • Use safety data to determine priorities : — Establish emphasis areas. • Develop actionable strategies : — Use evidenced based approaches on what works. • Use a safe systems approach : — Decreased focus on user behavior or individual locations. Implement What Works • We know how to reduce severe crashes . • Target overall trends with proven countermeasures. • Be comprehensive : — Engineering and infrastructure. — Enforcement. — Education . What Works : Infrastructure • Roundabouts. • Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons. (P.00,00) • Road Diets. Roundabouts 1Wo-Way Stop-Controlled Intersection to a Roundabout 0 MOM 82% Reduction in severe crashes Signalized Intersection to a Roundabout 1b 78% Reduction in severe crashes Source:Highway Safety Manual -. . . Source: https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/'provencountermeasures/ Prioritize Safety • Incorporate safety into all actions : — Land Development and permitting. — Maintenance of streets. — Long range plans. — Street design policies and standards. • Prioritize funding for safety improvements. • Maintain a collaborative approach to safety. Further Resources • Vision Zero Network — https://visionzeronetwork.or / • Road to Zero Coalition — https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/get-involved/road-to-zero • FHWA Office of Safety — https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ • Austin Vision Zero — http://www.austintexas.gov/visionzero • Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan — https://www.texasshsp.com/ IiIL111101111 Amelia ( Millie) Hayes, P. E ., RSP1 011 ` Safety & Operations Specialist FHWA — Texas Division amelia . hayes@dot.gov Source: FHWA 14P Farm & C1'Ly High quality urban and rural human habitat in Texas in perpetuity FarmAr ; ity ID 19-2445 17 14P Farm & Cl'ty VISION ZERO T AS ,mob, ID 19-2445 18 �.TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION r 1 1 .1 k ;k* *t ..._. 1 D 19-244 19 �: '� , � � � ( � 1 ' 4 � ` ' r t. `.� .`� p ., i� ' t� , � � �, .�.. -. � 1 �' �= , r . i ��. � ,J -::d�a. . `-, .-� _ - � 1 _ . . :� _\� 1 � �-� _ �� N � �' k . � I I ' VISION ZERO TEXAS VISION ZERO 71\A', WECAN END WE CAN END VISION ZERO,I IA. 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U�&�Ir r� EL pqC DtEA1, oti I SIC FH � J� ��, Y`a\5q� O��y.,�, j ` • s H$ r��f QOgTk ��O Traffic Deaths & Serious Injuries per Activity Intensity (Population + Jobs + Students) 60 Fort Worth 45 - - Dallas o Denton San Antonio Arlington Houston Austin 30 Laredo Corpus Christi Plano El Paso 15 A higher number means the city is more dangerous.Ten largest cities in Texas listed plus Denton.Activity intensity means 100,000 residents,jobs, or student enrollment. Comparing traffic crash victims to total activity intensity rather than just residents allows for more meaningful comparisons between major urban cities and sub-urban and rural places. The only responsible goal for Texas governments is to get all preventable traffic deaths and serious injuries to zero. 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 ID 19-2445 22 Change in Rate of Traffic Deaths and Serious Injuries per Activity Intensity 2010 - 2015 1.50 r El Paso 1.25 San Antonio Dallas Plano Austin Houston 1.00 Fort Worth Q Denton Laredo Arlington 0.75 Corpus Christi 0.50 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 D 19-2445 23 DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY 7. Equity-Focused Analysis and Programs.Commitment is made to an equitable approach and outcomes,including prioritizing engagement and investments in traditionally under-served communities and adopting equitable traffic enforcement practices. People Killed While Walking' •Explicit commitment and actions prevent Vision Zero efforts from increasing disproportionate enforcement levels in communities of color •Any enforcement efforts within Vision Zero are focused on dangerous moving vi ns,as identified by 2x as Likely quality data analysis Latino as Likely Data and experience reveal that low-income communities and ople Killed While Walking: communities of color carry a disproportionate burden of traffic 2x as likely related injuries and fatalities in the U.S.This is not arbitrary;it 2014 reflects patterns of historic under-investment and racial bias 2.as Likely _ in some communities,particularly black,brown and immigrant communities,as well as low-income communities.Vision Zero People Killed While Walking: leaders need to recognize these disparities and to center equity in their work in clear and measurable ways to prevent traffic People Killed While Walking: safety efforts from having unintended,harmful consequences. 2x as Likely The realm of traffic enforcement is a particularly timely and M urgent area of attention.It is important that promoters of 'a° ft 2D1" Vision Zero acknowledge that officer-initiated traffic stops Governing,2014 allow for higher levels of individual discretion and unintended Communities With Sidewalks: gateways to racial bias and even aggressive police action.The �r �,y broader Vision Zero community has a role and responsibility in improving not exacerbating these problems. e.ayq n.c�.2on Communities With Sidewalks: Vision Zero focuses on Safe Systems,not more traffic stops. OC/o Cities such as Portland,Oregon are working to prevent over- Chance of Being Stopped and Searched: •- policing or racial bias from becoming unintended byproducts of their Vision Zero efforts.Portland limits enforcement actions in h' 49% order to reduce the possibility of racial profiling and disparate economic impacts.Portlands Vision ZeroAcfionPlan N—Ibkn—ems Bddghg the GM 2012 explicitly excludes increased enforcement by police officers. It also offers education classes as alternatives to increased Encourag ccountability by requiring regular discussions penalties for first time offenders. amongst poliicym and the public to address equity Similarly,any enforcement efforts included in Vision Zero di,paritiesineffortsan Its. Chance of Being Stopped and Searched: strategies should focus on the most dangerous violations.An •Requiring equity-based trainings ion Zero staff, example is San Francisco's Fac sonthe FMe program,which including law enforcement officials,and i ing equity-based 5x as Likely commits officers to focus on the five top roadway dangers,such measurements of their efforts. as speeding and violating pedestrians'right of way,rather than on"nuisance'issues such as broken taillights or tinted windows. •Investing in automated speed enforcement's proven sa effectiveness and lower risk of racial profiling.Efforts should be Neyy York Times,2015 Other examples of focusing on equity concerns within Vision made to avoid disproportionate impacts of fines on low-income Zero efforts include. communities,such as setting up alternative fee structures. A Requiring transparency,including analyzing and sharing data •Recognizing that we cannot enforce(nor educate)our on how traffic funding is spent and how traffic stops are way out of today's traffic safety problems,so we need to conducted and citations issued,including disaggregating stop better design roadways and manage speeds for safety. and citation data by race. Additional resources are IMnekrded in Vision Zero Equity straftles. CORE ELEMENTS FOR VISION Zi ID 19-2445 24 StrategicTexas HighwayCALENDAR TELL US WHAT YOU'RE • CONFERENCE SpeedingInjury severity of crashes increase as speed F AA 179 II CONTRIBUTINGDESCRIPTION FATALITIES AND SERIOUS • OCCUR Home— Emphasis Areas— Speeding— Strategies— Strategy 1 — Target Speed Action Plan COUNTERMEASURE: TARGET SPEED Encourage use of target speeds for arterial, collector, and local roadways; encourage use of target speeds with pedestrian, land use, and roadway context, including options for target speeds of 35 mph or less on arterials and the evaluation of existing speed limits to appropriate target speeds. 1. Identify a lead organization 2. Identify agencies(e.g.,TxDOT, municipalities, and counties)and stakeholders (e.g., representatives of people with disabilities, pedestrian and walking advocates, business district leaders, low-income communities, and transit providers) to explore benefits and barriers to implerfDA9­2446target speed concepts. 25 '� D.-.,,,;A- ;.-,f-—'+;-- -,1'^..r'_, +;-- ---4 1;-;+, h-,,. 4 -- r-,.---+ ,---A ....,. -+, -I +-,4 +- I.; h r., Conventional Highway Design: Operating Speed = Design Speed = Posted Speed Proactive Urban Street Design : Target Speed = Design Speed = Posted Speed From NACTO Urban Street Design Guide D 19-2445 26 85th Percentile USLIMITS2 Reactive Speed Limits Design for Desired Speeds ID 19-2445 27 The Elements of a HMGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES 0 0 0 0 0 Q LL Traffic calming devices,including speed o 0 0 O bumps,bulb-outs,and traffic circles are Q °o provided to keep traffic at a safe speed i O a along low-traffic residential streets.This Q V ^ helps to ensure that Neighborhood Greenways priorize bicyclists, pedestri- Q- ans, and neighbohood residents while 0 limiting high-speed cut-through traffic. —0 [�] O q O q PEDESTRIAN II OROVENIENTS o 0 0 0 0 0 Improving the existing pedestrian 0 infrastructure with new sidewalks, ADA Q 0 ramps, high-visibility crosswalks, and o shorter crossing distances helps to create 0 a pedestrian environment that is safe for o people of all ages and abilities. - fl Q=�. NMI Q SIGNED BIKE/PID.NETWORK Clear signage is provided so that Ulkpedestrians and bicyclists are aware of wahindin system helps yk the various neighborhood destinations I within biking and walking distance.This IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII s to direct all users to the safest route for traveling between destinations. d —o 000 q STORMWATER MANAGEMENT o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stormwater-cleaning bioswales are installed within the traffic calming cn bulb-outs to naturally retain and treat Q stormwater runoff.This helps to reduce neighborhood flooding while also reduc- ing the contanination of the natural waterways the existing stormwater system drains into. �Q D 19- C7 ■ ■ Implementation in Denton • Elected leaders establish a Vision Create a Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Zero Goal and Commitment Safety Action Plan as one of the first steps of the Vision Zero Action Plan • Add to comprehensive plan • Does not need to be expensive. • Create a Vision Zero Task Force led by the City with multiple departments • FHWA may be able to provide TA and community interests engaged • Find funding for countermeasures • Create a Traffic Fatality Review Board Establish capability for data analysis and evidence based prioritization of • Develop a Vision Zero Action Plan countermeasures, interventions • Set a deadline when you adopt VZ • Create a Pedestrian and/or Bicycle Advisory Committee at the City ID 19-2445 29 a File ID: 22-679 1t J Vision Zero Update May 17, 2022 Council Meeting r 1 Background Ongoing Safety Efforts YOUR y SPEED • Citywide Speed Study • Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) — Received state funding to improve several intersections in the City • Corridor Signal Coordination and Retiming • Annual Transportation Criteria Manual and Standard Details Update _ -= a CIT OFY" 5/17/2022 U-10"Mr.- . ' DENTON Background — Vision Zero L�I Safety first:Develop and Implement Vision • Vision Zero Established as a Priority Safety F Zero Plan for Denton goal in Mobility Plan Objective ;ist e number one Objective priority for the planning,design and safety improvements maintenance of all transportation infrastructure. Strategy 1.10;Identify for safety improvements within the City Strategy 1.11:Pursue and secure local,state and • Phased Approach Strategy 1.1:Denton's highest priority is protection federal funding for implementing safety of human life over other aspects involved in the improvements intersections Phase 1 : Assessment planning,design and operation of Denton's throughout the City • Transportation Network Strategy 1.12:Prioritize funding for capital Strategy 1.2:Design,evaluate,operate and enforce improvement projects that include safety Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan Strsafesp.3:Iimprovements • Strategy 1.3: nstitutionalize a culture that prioritizes safety for all modes of transportation Phase 3 : Vision Zero Plan - Implement & Strategy y1.4he :y Acknowledge • Strategy 1.4:Acknowledge vulnerability of non-auto users and enhance safety through planning,design, Monitor evaluation and operation of all transportation infrastructure Strategy 1.S:Minimize the potential for conflicts into the built environment Strategy 1.6:Integrate safe design principles into the built environment Strategy Phase 1 Assessment transportation userstosprove eabndbefall • transportation users to see and be seen Strategy 1.8:Minimize the safety risks of highways • Initiated 2022 Engaged a consultant and arterials by managing speed Objective 18:Promote safe behaviors • Stakeholder meeting held on May 9t" (Over Strategy 1.9:Strategically implement education and enforcement initiatives around the top contributing 30 members attended) factors of serious injury and fatal crashes ci • at DENTON TRADITIONAL APPROACH VISION ZERO Traffic deaths are INEVITABLE Traffic deaths are PREVENTABLE What is Vision Zero? PERFECT human behavior Integrate HUMAN FAILING in approach APrevent COLLISIONS Prevent FATALAND SEVERE CRASHES multi-national road traffic INDIVIDUAL responsibility SYSTEMS approach safety program that aims to Saving lives is EXPENSIVE Saving lives is NOT EXPENSIVE achieve a roadway network no fatalities or of a Safe System Approach involvinginjuries •ad trafficInterdisciplinary, multilevel R°aa eha�i Lehi wdY c°°ht °ral Ihteti er�eq�y a�afety F^f,p°li �QaS4re t�°hS V R s approach t• address r • • safetyMetl��dl�perf ero gyres°rce�ent dre ah�e 4CCI&IMMM DENTON 5/17/2022 File ID: 22-679 4 Why Vision Zero Assessment? • Roadway deaths are rising, even in Vision Zero cities &A/BU*S11NESS AS • Move away from business as [d7SUAL1 usual • Re-think how to approach our is safety practice to achieve "If you always do what you've reductions always done, you'll always get what you've always got" — Henry Ford 5/17/2022 File ID: 22-679 crry ar• DENTON Phase 1 : Assessment (Currently underway) • Collaborate with City staff, internal and external stakeholders to obtain a full ,0\11 picture about City's safety practices: ����°°�� ljG9`•FoG� • How does the City align with the Vision • Zero core elements .. VISION SAFE .... • y Carl What safety opportunities/strengths exist a ZERO that could be built upon to help move • closer to zero • • • What challenges are preventing us from SAFE SAFE getting closer to zero and what are the L 61 Vehicles Speeds md3.3aona 13ids ways to overcome those 1CCItIMOMM . DENTON Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan (Start early next year) � .... CORE ELEMENTS FOR VISION ZERO COMMUNITIES • Leadership and Commitment A vision zero plan is an in-depth • Public. High-Level and Ongoing Commitment • Authentic Engagement action plan that is centered around • Strategic Planning the Core Vision Zero Elements • Project Delivery • Safe Roads and Safe Speeds • Complete Streets for all • Context appropriate Speeds • Data Drive Approach, Transparency and Accountability • Equity Focused Analysis and Programs • Proactive. Systemic Planning • Responsive Hot Spot Planning • Comprehensive Evaluation and Adjustment crry ar• DENTON Phase 2: Vision Zero Plan — Action Item Examples I.I THE VISION ZERO PROGRAM:COLLABORATION Lead Includes a list of action items to be Priority Action Department Timeline FstaWish a standing Vision Zero Coordinating City Manager s implemented over time Committee consisting of errs staff,Community,rs, Office partner inscitu[bns,members of the community, advocacy groups,and community-based organintions who have a role in advancing Vision Zero action items with quarterly meetings organized around a predetermined annual agenda Seek to establish a funding source to compensate members of the community and community-based organintions to enable their participation. 4 Develop a pedestrian/sidewalk 9 Develop a two-year • plan to target investment in • implementation plan for Incorporate Vision Zero goals and actions into plan City Manager's and policy updates of all departments and partner Office walkability infrastructure. elements of the Houston institutions.Including the upcoming City of Berkeley Zoning Ordinance update and General Plan Update, Start by focusing efforts in Bike Plan,including UC Bcrkeley's Long-Range Development Plan,Berkeley read the High Injury Network and Lead bikeway maintenance, Unified School District's Sustainability Plan,the City's PDD high-density pedestrian areas. I'CD recommendations from Road Strategic Plan,Depart Priority Projects Lists,and departmental and individual staff work plans. A AA Safety Audits,and public feedback on Vision Zero to With the Metropolitan Transportation Mayor's Office support support Commission,Alameda County Transportation HPW,MoPD HPW any future bike plan updates. Commission,and Alameda County Department of Public Health,establish a peer-to-peer Bay Area Vision Zero Network for information-sharing and collaboration on countywide and regional initiatives Godlli hospita ata Goal such az l ad public health analysis of collision victim r Wan ting t ® Walking. Rolling, Rolling, Biking Biting Develop a focused,strategic Vision Zero staff City Manager's training plan to send key stall responsible for Office implementing die Vision Zero Action Plan,such as Public Works,Police,Health,Housing,and Community Services,and City Manager's Office and elected officials. _ — to Vision Zero-related conferences and tramings. CITY e e OF 5/17/2022 DENTON Next Steps • Complete Phase 1 : Assessment — Oct/Nov 2022 • Phase 2 : Vision Zero Plan • Initiate early 2023 •� • A Adoption dopt o � • Initiate Phase 3 : Vision Zero Plan ®�- . _ =Now —— Implementation and Monitoring I rrv0 Di DENTON Questions? CIT OFY 5/17/2022 . , DENTON Leadership and Commitme hmark Considerations/Comments for discussion Complexity/Effort Next Steps Potential Best Practice Low-Council Already Approved Funding Draft RFQ and share with Council Key elected officials and leaders have made a public commitment to 1.Identify funding in City budget to support development of 2023 Denton Vision Zero Plan Complete https://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/publi the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries within a c/departments/alameda/transportation/vision specific timeframe. 2.Develop a resolution/public statement committing the City Council to the upcoming Vision Zero Good but if not doable before plan starts then we make Low-sample resolutions are available; Draft resolution and engage stakeholders zero/signed-vision-zero-resolution15605.pdf plan and continued implementation this yellow and make commitment part of the plan resolution will likely require wordsmithing for review 1.Provide quarterly updates to City Council on ongoing Vision Zero and related safety initiatives in Need to pre-plan to get on Council agenda at least Low-Updates can be simple Prepare format of updates the City. quarterly Key elected officials are consistently engaged in prioritizing safety https://www.sfmta.com/vision-zero-safe- via collaborative efforts. streets-quarterly_proaress 2.Develop one-pager highlighting Council approved/funded safety efforts over the previous two Need to pre-plan to get on Council agenda at least Low-will require staff(or consultant team)to Prepare template and content years to showcase successes. quarterly draft content 1.Create a PPT summarizing the results of the Vision Zero Assessment and deliver to stakeholder This is part of the Assessment scope for consultant team Low-materials for this have been developed Consultant team to develop final PPT, Forthcoming group that were engaged throughout process. to develop throughout project summarizing project results Key stakeholders have made a clear,public statement in support of Vision Zero efforts and timeline. 2.Ask stakeholders engaged in the Vision Zero Assessment to share information about the project via Low-Draft one to two sentence Draft social media post for stakeholders to social media(or other channels)once complete and in doing so,announce commitment to May not get every stakeholder to commit to this announcement copy and paste or customize and share https://twitter.com/yisionzeromc upcoming Vision Zero plan development. through channels Vision Zero stakeholder engagement to date has focused 1.Review stakeholder list developed for the Denton Vision Zero Assessment.Identify gaps in Determine approach to P g p on diverse technical skills and interests. Consideration pp https://www.somervillema.gov/news/cites "representative"communities and reach out to associated groups for engagement in the 2023 Vision Moderate-Discussions of"representative" forming/augmenting the current The stakeholder group is representative of the community at large. should be given to including elected officials and somerville-seeks-members-vision-zero- Zero plan. communities can be complex. stakeholder group. Consider formalizing 2.Include elected official respresentation on stakeholder committee to encourage leadership buy-i aligning demographic characteristics of stakeholders with n. this group. working-group demographics of Denton. 1.Present the findings of the Vision Zero Assessment to the TSC and discuss opportunities to Broad interdepartmental representation was achieved in Moderate-Discussions of appropriate An interdepartmental safety working group regularly coordinates enhance collaboration/communication with other departments,committees and stakeholders/public. developing the Denton Vision Zeo Action Plan. Many of balances between making Vision Zero a Determine approach to formalizing an https://www.arlincitonva.us/Government/Prog with leadership to discuss progress. 2.Include members of the Traffic Safety Commission in the development of the Vision Zero Plan. the participants have signficant commitments and may priority for all departments while interdepartmental working group. rams rans ortation ision-Zero ision-Zero- 3.Utilize the stakeholder group formed for the upcoming Vision Zero plan as the primary mechanism have time limitations for participation in regular External-Stakeholder-Group#section-2 to integrate the conversations across the different safety-related committees and liase with the TSC. meetings. acknowledging limitations in staff availability. Public meetings and workshops are hosted regularly and at times and locations convenient for the community. urrent Practice-No Action Required The City conducts outreach to specific communities,interests and populations. Current Practice-No Action Required https://la d otl iva blestreets.org/co me nt- A&m�7;K deta i I/Dig nits-Infused-Community- Enaaaement- 1.Review stakeholder list developed for the Denton Vision Zero Assessment.Identify gaps in Vision Zero stakeholder engagement to date has focused Strategy#:—:text=The%20Vision%20Zero%20 "representative"communities and reach out to associated groups for engagement in the 2023 Vision on diverse technical skills and interests. Consideration Dignity- The community,including historically disadvantaged communities, Zero plan. should be given to aligning demographic characteristics Moderate-Discussions of equitable Determine approach to including Infused,into%20the%20technical%20planninci trust and feel engaged by the City. 2.Develop a Public Participation Plan as a task in the Denton Vision Zero plan scope. of stakeholders with demographics of Denton. engagement can be complex. historically disadvantaged communities. %20process The City engages regularly with community-based organizations MIN and leaders. Current Practice-No Action Required The City recognizes the value of community input by providing Internal coordination may be required to determine if Determine approach to funding activities of grant opportunities made in partnership with community-based 1.Research other cities to understand the types of safety-related grant opportunities they provide. paying advocacy groups to participate in public High-There may be values and funding community-based organizations and organizations and nonprofits supporting Vision Zero work. Use results to determine potential grant program development in the City. processes aligns with the City's values and priorities. constraints. nonprofits. LADOT and LA Metro Leadership and Commitment, Ca 1.Obtain the most recent ten years of crash data for all public roads in the City to complete the crash High-Initial set-up of this type of process While initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data often involves building tools for reading, analysis as part of the Vision Zero plan.Also incorporate analyzed crash data from recent Develop initial crash analysis,high injury Crash data is collected regularly and used to inform decisions analysis can be part of the VZ Plan,on-going staff time cleaning and displaying data. Developing a studies/reports into planning process(i.e.Speed Study).Analyze to determine crash trends, network and data dashboard as part of the https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/ before plan development. will be required to maintain and build additional data dashboard with(semi)automated contributing factors,crash types,high crash locations(or High Injury Network),and other VZ Plan. capability of the system. processing for importing new data extends prioritization methodologies. the value of this effort. 1.Develop a data collection memorandum as part of the Vision Zero planning process which High-Requires collaboration with adjacent identifies data needs(outside of crash data),availability of data,where it can be obtained,and next VZ plan should include examination of what health data hospitals including agreements to share data Initiate conversations with the County 9The City augments traditional crash data from police data with data steps.This would include demographic data,roadway data,public health data,and hospital data. htt s: visionzeronetwork.or the-central-role can be made available and incorporated into VZ analysis. and establish processes for conducting Public Health Department and adjacent from other sources,such as hospitals. Available data will be used to further inform the safety challenges and needs in the City and if data provide examples from peer cities SF,e.g.) analysis. For best results,this analysis is hospitals to develop shared objectives. of-public-health-in-vision-zero/ are unavailable,suggested actions will be documented to be able to collect that data moving P P ( g y y P P forward,if possible. updated and reported regularly. 1.During the Vision Zero planning process,establish the baseline for severe crashes(at a minimum- The City has established an appropriate timeline to reach zero traffic https://www.austintexas.gov/department/visi fatalities,serious injuries,and non-motorized)and consider external trends,programmed projects, VZ plan should establish timeline. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Develop timeline as part of VZ Plan. fatalities. on- and crash reduction factors to establish a goal of zero fatalities,with interim targets. zero#::text=Vision%20Zero%20is%20the%2 OAusti n,i m provements%2C%20pol icy%20cha 1.During the Vision Zero planning process,establish the baseline for severe crashes(at a minimum- naes%20a nd%20ed ucation. There are near-term and interim goals for achieving zero traffic https://www.ctps.ora/data/html/studies/bikep fatalities,serious injuries,and non-motorized)and consider external trends,programmed projects, VZ plan should establish goals. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Develop timeline as part of VZ Plan. fatalities. ed review-of-vision-zero-strate ies Review-of and crash reduction factors to establish a goal of zero fatalities,with interim targets. Vision-Zero-Strategies.htmI 1.Using the Safe System Approach as a framework to achieve zero,utilize the data analysis results https://www.austintexas.ciov/sites/default/file and stakeholder input from the Vision Zero planning process to develop implementable actions to ° The City has delineated clear action items to achieve each goal. make progress toward safer roads,safer road users,safer speeds,and safer vehicles(City fleets, VZ plan should establish goals. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Establish goals as part of VZ Plan. 0 images/Transportation/Vision/20Zero%202 021%20Update%20report.lf DCTA).Actions will be documented in the Vision Zero plan. 1.Each action identified in the Vision Zero plan will include information on action owner,supporting A lead agency has been established for each action item. VZ plan should establish goals. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Establish as part of VZ Plan. agencies,timeline for implementation,and resources/funding to implement. https://www.cityofmadison.com/transportatio The lead agency for each action item identifies partners to help 1.Each action identified in the Vision Zero plan will include information on action owner,supporting n/documents/Vision%20Zero/Vision%20Zero VZ plan should identify partners. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Establish as part of VZ Plan. %20Madison%20Action%20PIan.pdf complete the action. agencies,timeline for implementation,and resources/funding to implement. The City has determined appropriate funding needs for each action 1.Each action identified in the Vision Zero plan will include information on action owner,supporting VZ plan should determine funding needs. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Establish as part of VZ Plan. item, agencies,timeline for implementation,and resources/funding to implement. The City has maintained a Vision Zero website to inform the public 1.As part of the Public Participation Plan developed for the Vision Zero planning effort(reference Moderate-Website should be developed as https://visionzero.dc.gov/ages/engineering# about the initiative's progress. line 13),document website content as a sub-task and discuss how this will be executed. VZ plan should build VZ website. part of VZ Plan. On-going tracking and Build as part of VZ Plan. near updates will require staff time. Moderate-Establishing expectations and h(A third party audits Vision Zero progress and reports outcomes on 1.Query outside agencies that might consider providing non biased,no cost audits(NCTCOG, Dependent on finding an appropriate and willing thrid Evaluate opportunities for third party audits The Denton Vision Zero Action Plan(the e website. TxDOT,others) party to conduct audits. protocols for third party audit will require significant multi-department coordination. during conduct of VZ Plan. product of this contract)is an exhaustive third On-going tracking and updates will require party audit staff time. Train stakeholders to ensure continuity across agencies when a 1.Develop a safety training video or PowerPoint for current and new employees which provides Moderate-Likely to occur after development VZ Plan should develop approach that safety champion departs education on the City's commitment to safety,ways it is accomplished,and how to play a role. FHWA has many resources available. of VZ Plan. On-going updates and trainings would likely be implemented after adoption https://hicihways.dot.ciov/safety/zero-deaths will require staff time. of the VZ Plan. Leadership and Commitment, Ca The City has established an efficient citizen request process and a Current Practice-No Action Required methodology for evaluating requests. 1.Identify relevant policies that would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Pla Adequate policies related to transportation safety have been nning-Building-and- during the Vision Zero planning process.Document these as actions in Vision Zero plan and task the VZ plan should establish policies. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Establish policies as part of VZ Plan. formulated. Transportation/Transportation/Vision- lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies and documentation. Zero#section-6 1.Utilize most recent 10 years of crash data to show crash trends for fatalities,serious injuries,and https://www.austintexas.ciov/department/visi The City has determined suitable performance measures to assess vulnerable road users.Publish those on City of Denton website.2.Another interim,lite option,is to Establish performance measures as part of on- transportation safety. VZ Plan. link to the NCTCOG safety performance measures and note that the City supports these and will soon VZ plan should establish performance measures. Low-Part of VZ Plan. zero#:-:text=Vision%20Zero%20is%20the%2 be developing their own metrics and targets as part of the Vision Zero plan.3.Could consider a OAustin,improvements%2C%20policy%20cha report card,which could be expanded upon during Plan development. naes%20and%20education. 1. Develop one-pager highlighting Council approved/funded safety efforts over the previous two VZ Plan should develop approach that May require updating City procedures. Could benefit Low-Recommendations should be https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencounterme FHWA's proven countermeasures are implemented in projects. years to showcase successes.This would highlight current countermeasures being implemented and would likely be implemented after adoption T from a safety or complete streets checklist. developed as part of VZ Plan. asures/index.cfm others to be considered in the future. of the VZ Plan. 1.During the Vision Zero planning process,actions related to enforcement and education will be VZ Plan should develop approach that https://www.nhtsa.ciov/sites/nhtsa.ciov/files/2 May require updating City procedures. Could benefit Low-Recommendations should be The City implements NHTSA's Countermeasures that Work. identified.Effective behavioral solutions,from NHTSA,stakeholders,and other resources,will be would likely be implemented after adoption 021-09/Countermeasures- from asafety or complete streets checklist. developed as part of VZ Plan. reviewed and reccomended to address the key needs. of the VZ Plan. 10th 080621 v5 taa.pdf Moderate-Initial content can be developed VZ Plan should develop approach that 1. Develop one-pager highlighting Council approved/funded safety efforts over the previous two https://www.sfmta.com/vision-zero-safe- The City shares project outcomes and effectiveness with the public. Can also have dashboard as part of VZ website as part of VZ Plan. On-going tracking and would likely be implemented after adoption years to showcase successes. streets-quarterly-progress updates will require staff time. of the VZ Plan. Adequate policies related to equitable transportation have been 1.Identify relevant policies that would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals formulated. during the Vision Zero planning process.Document these as actions in Vision Zero plan and task the VZ plan should establish policies. Low-Part of VZ Plan. Establish policies as part of VZ Plan. lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies and documentation. https://visionzeronetwork.ora/wp- content/uploads/2017/11/VisionZero Equity 1.Research how other agencies are assessing equity(MAG,Austin are examples).Based on findings, FINAL.pdf The City has determined suitable performance measures to assess Establish performance measures as part of recommend perfromance metrics that can be analyzed and mapped to visualize vulnerable areas.2. VZ plan should establish performance measures. Low-Part of VZ Plan. equitable transportation. VZ Plan. Incorporate perfromance metrics into scoring for safety(and other transportation)improvements. Adequate policies related to multimodal transportation have been Current Practice-No Action Required formulated. Suitable performance measures to assess multimodal transportation 1.Develop multimodal performance measures in collaboration with key stakeholders. Develop multimodal performance measures.There are a variety of multimodal performance measures Low-Review best practices and develop https://www.fehrandpeers.com/vmt-impacts/ have been established. including measures of system efficiency and comfort. custom solutions for Denton. https://semcog.ora/mmtool The City provides funding for projects that reduce fatal and serious 1.Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that integrate safety May require updating City procedures. Could benefit Low-Recommendations should be VZ Plan should develop approach that https://www.seattle.ciov/documents/Departm injury collisions. improvements. from a safety or complete streets checklist. developed as part of VZ Plan. would likely be implemented after adoption ents/SDOT/PlanningProgram/CompSt Checkli of the VZ Plan. st.odf There is sufficient funding allocated for future projects that may 1.Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that integrate safety Question of whether this can include other funding(e.g. Low-Recommendations should be VZ Plan should develop approach that reduce fatal and serious injury collisions. improvements. HSIP). developed as part of VZ Plan. would likely be implemented after adoption of the VZ Plan. The City applies for grants to fund safety projects from traditional urrent Practice-No Action Required sources. 1.During the Vision Zero planning process,identify what other funding resources exist in the City, Most non-traditional funding sources(Robert Wood VZ Plan should develop approach that The City applies for grants to fund safety projects from non- region,or State(beyond Federal funds). would likely be implemented after adoption Johnson Foundation,Bloomberg Cities Initiative for Low-Recommendations should be https://www.rwof.org/en/our-focus-areas.html traditional sources. 2.Research typical non-traditional funding sources being used by other cities. of the VZ Plan.Cycling Infrastructure)are relatively small,targeted to developed as part of VZ Plan. https://bloomberacities.ghu.edu/bici specific equity populations and competitive. Projects incentivizing transit,biking,walking,and carpooling over 1.Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that prioritize transit, Consider TDM,Parking,other programs to promote Low-Review best practices and develop VZ Plan should develop approach that https://arlincitontransportationpartners.com/p single-occupant vehicles are prioritized and implemented. biking,walking and carpooling. mode shift. custom solutions for Denton. would likely be implemented after adoption roarams/property-development/tdm-for-site- of the VZ Plan. allansl Per recent updates to the MUTCD-"The needs and control of all road users(motorists,bicyclists,and 1.If not current) available online share policies. Y The Cityhas developed policies to maintain bicycle and pedestrian pedestrians within the highway,or on private roads open Low-Include reference to MUTCD Update procedures/resources resources related to P P Y P P 9 Y- P P P P / 2.Share short marketing piece(Facebook/Instagram)hgihlighting a recent construction project that https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part6/ facilities during construction projects that affect roadway maintained bike/ped facilities. to public travel,including persons with disabilities...shall requirements in project implementation implementing roadway and development part6 toc.htm operations. 3.As needed,provide information/education to developers about this policy. be an essential part of highway construction,utility work, resources. projects. maintenance operations,and the management of traffic incidents." Safe Roadways and Safe Spe( 111�n c hm-ark Actions Considerations/Comments for discussion Complexity/Effort Next Steps Potential Best Practice https:Hsmartgrowthamerica.org/program/nati o na I-com p lete-streets-coa I ition/pol icy- The City addresses Complete Streets in multiple Moderate-The Denton Mobility Plan Augment the Denton Mobility Plan with atlas/policy-development/ 1.Identify if a complete streets policy would be important to develop to support the City's safety performance measures,a framework for https://www.nctcog.org/trans/plan/roads/co documents including the Mobility Plan and addresses all modes but there are elements The City has a Complete Streets Plan. goals during the Vision Zero planning process.Document relevant actions in Vision Zero plan and prioritizing modes,and more detailed mplete-streets-context-sensitive-design. Fort transportation Criteria Manual.Complete streets policies that could be enhanced,and it lacks a task the lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies with documentation. are not addressed in a stand alone plan. framework for prioritizing trade-offs analysis of transit,bicycle and pedestrian Worth Master Thoroughfare plans offers a circulation. path to selecting cross-sections(but is quite formulaic) The City has allocated adequate funding for the complete streets Current Practice-No Action Required projects. Complete Street elements have been incorporated into the Current Practice-No Action Required Thoroughfare Plan. Vulnerable users are prioritized in project planning and 1.Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that integrate the safety May require updating City procedures. Could benefit Moderate-Similar issues as Complete Streets VZ Plan should develop approach that https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departm implementation. f vulnerable road users. from a safety or complete streets checklist. Plan. Recommendations should be would likely be implemented after adoption ents/SDOT/PlanningProgram/CompSt_Checkli o developed as part of VZ Plan. of the VZ Plan. st.pdf The City actively coordinates with neighboring municipalities to provide connections for people walking and biking. urrent Practice-No Action Required https:Hsafety.fhwa.dot.gov/usiimits/ Appropriate practices are followed to set speed limits based on City has been on the leading edge of speed limit Low-This has been a significant effort,but it 1.Share the results of the speed study and implement policy reccomendations. Implement recommendations. Fort Worth MTP also allows for 25 mph limits context. practices but has yet to implement changes is nearly complete. on a limited subset of roadways The City uses specific rules to set speed limits near schools and areas with a high number of vulnerable road users. Current Practice-No Action Required Appropriate procedures are followed to enforce speed limits. Current Practice-No Action Required 1.During the Vision Zero planning process,actions related to education will be identified.Effective https://www.txdot.gov/safety/traffic-safety- There are ongoing education programs/campaigns related to traffic behavioral solutions,from NHTSA,stakeholders,and other resources,will be reviewed and Moderate-Likely to occur after development VZ Plan should develop approach that campaigns.html reccomended to address the key needs.This could include the development of a speed education FHWA has many resources available. of VZ Plan. On-going updates and trainings would likely be implemented after adoption speeds. campaign.It could also include,to a simpler extent,a more formalized approach to sharing existing will require staff time. of the VZ Plan. http://www.dot.state.mn.us/research/TS/2015 P Pp 9 9 q P NHTSA or state materials at coordinated times during the year. /2015RIC04.pdf The City follows proper methods to modify existing roadways to 1.Review and revise the current CIP scoring methodology to reward projects that achieve safe May require updating City procedures. Could benefit Moderate-Similar issues as Complete Streets VZ Plan should develop approach that https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departm Plan. Recommendations should be would likely be implemented after adoption ents/SDOT/PlanningProgram/CompSt_Checkli achieve safe speeds. speeds. from a safety or complete streets checklist. developed as part of VZ Plan. of the VZ Plan. st.pdf Data-driven Approach, Transparency, and Accounta 1.Equity-based analysis will be incorporated into the Vision Zero planning process and stakeholders, rEquftyeflected in the City's vision and goals for safety. representing vulnerable populations. https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp- 2.Historically underserved populations will be engaged as part of VZ Plan content/uploads/2017/11/VisionZero_Equity_ FINAL.pdf The City has developed effective programs and strategies to help people without housing,and low-income individuals accessjobs Current Practice-No Action Required https:Hladotlivablestreets.org/content- High-Will require complex conversations; and services. Equity should be addressed in a holistic manner detail/Dignity-Infused-Community- changes to normal practices to expand equity includingassessments to disproportionate outcomes VZ Plan should developapproach that Engagement- Equity1.Research how other agencies are assessing equity(MAG,Austin examples).Based on findings, considerations and outreach to equity pp (examples:job accessibility and serious injury/fatal would likely be implemented after adoption Strategy#:-:text=The%20Vision%20Zero%20 is a factor in project prioritization. recommend perfromance metrics that can be analyzed and mapped to visualize vulnerable areas.2. populations;and increased and on-going Incorporate perfromance metrics into scoring for safety(and other transportation)improvements. crashes);historic and projected spending in communities efforts to measure and engage more of the VZ Plan. Dignity- of concern;and practices for authentic engagement. equitably. Infused,into%20the%20technical%20planning Geographic inequity is considered in the City's data analysis. 1.A demographic overlay of the H I N will be completed during the development of the Vision Zero %20process plan. 1.City develop demographic filter of crashes as part of VZ Plan; Austin Equity Storymap: The City reports safety outcomes demographically. https:Hstorymaps.arcgis.com/stories/4a57b6l 2.Incorporate Demographic filters as part of safety dashboard on VZ Website City PD policy for traffic stops consider equity Current Practice-No Action Required a0dc9444a9d117dc69f3a898e Data on distribution of stops and ticketing is analyzed Current Practice-No Action Required demographically. Data-driven Approach, Transparency, and Accountability, https://visionzeronetwork.org/wp- di sproportionate s formulated effective policies to mitigate the 1.Identify relevant policies that would be important to develop to support the City's safety goals High-Will require complex conversations; Equity should be addressed in a holistic manner content/uploads/2017/11/VisionZero_Equity_ onate impact of fines for minor violations on low-income during the Vision Zero planning process.Document these as actions in Vision Zero plan and task the changes to normal practices to expand equity including assessments to disproportionate outcomes VZ Plan should develop approach that FINAL.pdf I lead agency with initiatiting process to turn them into official policies and documentation. considerations and outreach to equity (examples:job accessibility and serious injury/fatal would likely be implemented after adoption populations;and increased and on-going nformation and education materials are provided in crashes);historic and projected spending in communities of the VZ Plan. https://ladotlivablestreets.org/content- efforts to measure and engage morenguages spoken by Denton residents whose first Current Practice-No Action Required of concern;and practices for authentic engagement. detail/Dignity Infused Community- equitably.not English. Engagement- Benchmark Actions Considerations/Comments for discussion Complexity/Effort Next Steps Potential Best Practice High-Initial set-up of this type of process 1.Discuss this during the Data Collection memo as part of the Vision Zero planning process While initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data often involves building tools for reading, The City uses data to identify and systematically address trends and (reference Line 20). analysis can be part of the VZ Plan,on-going staff time cleaning and displaying data. Developing a Develop initial analysis and data dashboard https://www.dvrpc.org/Reports/17068.pdf risk factors to prevent severe collisions. 2.Consider deployment of technology that can identify potential severe collisions(e.g.video with Al will be required to maintain and build additional data dashboard with(semi)automated as part of the VZ Plan. software)at locations(prioritize by collision history,importance to bike/ped mobility etc) capability of the system. processing for importing new data extends the value of this effort. 1.Quick win:Highlight current projects and recent approved/funded efforts over the previous to showcase successes.This would highlight current countermeasures being implemented and others to Summary of safety projects:Low effort, VZ Plan should develop approach; Common collision patterns have been matched with adequate May require updating City procedures. Could benefit https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencounterme countermeasures. be considered in the future. from a safety or complete streets checklist. systematic recommendations should be implementation will take place after asures/index.cfm 0 developed as part of VZ Plan. adoption of the VZ Plan. 2.Longer-term:Systematic identification process for common collision patterns The City works to continuously improve the accuracy of crash Current Practice-No Action Required RL reports. Benchmark Actions Considerations/Comments for discussion Complexity/Effort Next Steps Potential Best Practice 1.Obtain the most recent ten years of crash data for all public roads in the City to complete the crash High-Initial set-up of this type of process analysis as art of the Vision Zero Ian.Also incorporate analyzed crash data from recent y P p P y While initial set-up of tools to accomplish crash data often involves building tools for reading, The City uses the High Injury Network(HIN)in project prioritization. studies/reports into planning process(i.e.Speed Study).Analyze to determine crash trends, Develop initial crash analysis,high injury https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/743 analysis can be part of the VZ Plan,on-going staff time cleaning and displaying data. Developing a contributing factors,crash types,high crash locations(or High Injury Network),and other network and data dashboard as part of the 63e0dbb3e43138bc7d451a90817ef/page/Hig will be required to maintain and build additional data dashboard with(semi)automated prioritization methodologies. VZ Plan. h-Injury-Network/ capability of the system. processing for importing new data extends A demographic analysis of the HIN has been conducted. 1.A demographic overlay of the HIN will be completed during the development of the Vision Zero the value of this effort. plan. ILI High-Initial set-up of this type of process often involves building tools for reading, While initial set-upof tools to accomplish crash data 1.Publish annual safety trends on the City of Denton website. p cleaning and displaying data. Developing a Develop initial crash analysis,high injury analysis can be part of the VZ Plan,on-going staff time https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/743 The City routinely monitors and reports collision data to the public. 2.Create a more robust annual report sharing trends and implementation results/successes. data dashboard with(semi)automated network and data dashboard as part of the will be required to maintain and build additional 63e0dbb3e431381bc7d451a90817ef/ 3.Committ to conduct a before and after safety analysis on all projects using HSIP funds. capability of the system. processing for importing new data extends VZ Plan. the value of this effort. Before/after will take long-term commitment and budgeting 1.Develop traffic signal phasing(left turn/right turn)strategy based on auto and pedestrian https:Hecommerce.ite.org/IMIS/itemDetail?iPr Intersection design and control decisions are evaluated to reduce Research on the impacts of larger vehicles on serious Update City of Denton Transportation oductCode=RP-040B-E kinetic energytransfer to vulnerable users. volumes. injuries and fatalities is emerging. Low-Update current guidance. Criteria Manual. htt s:Hite. sclicbook.com/ ubs/ite'ournal/2 2.Consider similar framework for RTOR prohibition. � g g p yg p � 022/may-2022/I ive/i ndex.html#p=40 Low-commit to demonstration projects as part of VZ plan. 1.Highlight recent pilot projects and outcomes. Demonstration projects are used to test the strategies and get Review best practices and determine 2.Develop standardized process for determining pilot project locations,analysis process and This is content that could be part of a VZ webste. https:Hladotlivablestreets.org/projects feedback from the public. High-Demonstration projects are often appropriate approach for Denton before/after reporting standards. complex,as is the conduct of before/after studies. The City has a process to address underreporting of collisions, 1.Discuss this during the Data Collection memo as part of the Vision Zero planning process Research to establish and measure underreporting can be High-Likely to require a collaboration with Engage Denton County Public Health and https:Hsafetrec.berkeley.edu/sites/default/file especially for vulnerable road users. (reference Line 20). complex. Denton County Public Health. determine interest in collaboration. s/trb_2019_underreporting_final.pdf