DATE: August 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Vision Zero Update
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (CIAC) receive an update on activities to implement the City’s Vision Zero policy.
SUMMARY
On June 27, 2023, Council adopted Resolution 23-196 that establishes Vision Zero as City policy. Staff will provide an update on activities to implement this policy.
BACKGROUND
In 2023, the City completed development of a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) that included a detailed analysis of traffic collisions on City streets and identified actions that the City can take to help improve safety. As part of the adoption of that plan, Council adopted Resolution 23-196 that establishes Vision Zero as City policy, specifically to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.
DISCUSSION
Staff will provide an update on ongoing and proposed Vision Zero activities at the meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item has no impact on the General Fund.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
Vision Zero is connected to many of the strategic priorities established by Council and is most directly supportive of the Strategic Priority of Invest in Infrastructure: Invest in Multimodal Transportation. Specifically, this item relates to the implementation of the following projects:
Project N1: Continue to implement major corridor traffic calming initiatives Project N2: Develop a micro-mobility policy (eBikes, eScooters) Project N4: Implement Safe Routes for School, with a focus Cesar Chavez and Palma Ceia Project N6: Continue to add approximate 10 miles of bike lanes annually, with a focus on protected bike lanes and intersections that have high traffic/incidents Project N7: Evaluate the alternatives to the Downtown Loop
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
Implementing Vision Zero will help reduce serious injuries and fatalities which have a significant cost to human life and infrastructure. Safer streets will make it more possible to travel by non-automobile modes, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Staff will be conducting additional outreach on Vision Zero through stakeholder
NEXT STEPS
After receiving feedback from CIAC, staff will continue to engage in Vision Zero implementation activities.
Prepared by: Hugh Louch, Deputy Director of Public Works - Transportation Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
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Dustin Claussen, Interim City Manager
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