Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2405)
March 11, 2026, Engineering Division
Safer Streets for All
Consulting
Services
Agreement
Authorization
City of South
San Francisco
The Safe System Approach
Holistic Safety Strategy: Addressing all five elements
to create layers of protection that prevent severe crashes and minimize the likelihood of serious injury.
February 24, 2021 Res. 40-2021
Vision Zero Goal Established
City Council adopted resolution establishing the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and severe injuries and directing staff to prepare a Vision Zero Action Plan.
May 8, 2024 Res. 64-2024
Grant Application Authorized
Council authorized submittal of grant application to the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
October 22, 2025 Res. 154-2025
Grant Award Accepted
Accepted $400,000 SS4A grant award from USDOT/FHWA and updated Capital Improvement Project TR2501 budget.
Background & Vision Zero Policy Context
Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) RFP No. 2025-RFP-055 March 12, 2026 Resolution 26-1378 The Human Cost (Since 2021)
New Approach: Systemic Risk Analysis
Shifting from reactive fixes to proactive prevention
Roadway Design Operating Speeds High Activity Areas
LIVES LOST
Families forever changed on our streets
SEVERE INJURIES
Life-altering trauma and recovery
~30%
Involve Pedestrians
Critical Insight: Nearly 1 in 3 severe
crashes involves someone walking, often
in crosswalks.
Crash Severity Context
TOTAL
Fatal (10)
Severe (86)
Other/Minor
Traditional Method
Reactive: Chasing historical "hotspots"
NEW
Vision Zero Method
Proactive: Addressing systemic risk factors
Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) RFP No. 2025-RFP-055 March 12, 2026 Resolution 26-1378 Current Safety Conditions
Evaluation Criteria Weights:
Technical Approach
(55%)
Team Qualifications
(40%)
Experience
(5%) TDG Engineering received the highest overall score based on technical approach and team qualifications.
Selection Process Final Scoring Results
Proposal Submission
7 proposals received (Dec 12, 2025)
Panel Review
Interdisciplinary team (Planning, Engineering, Police, Admin) Evaluation
Technical approach, team capacity, similar experience
Interview
Top firms interviewed; final ranking determined
1. TDG Engineering, Inc. (Toole Design)
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Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) RFP No. 2025-RFP-055 March 12, 2026 Resolution 26-1378 Consultant Selection and Qualifications
Selected Consultant 97.18
Cross-Cutting Project Deliverables
Data Dashboard
Public-facing tool to track trends
Evaluation Framework
Metrics to track Vision Zero progress
Funding Strategy
Roadmap for implementation grants
Comprehensive evaluation and planning across five key areas Safer Roads
Analyze crash data for High
Injury Network (HIN)
Prioritize safety projects at
high-risk locations
Safer Speeds
Context-sensitive speed limit
setting strategies
Traffic calming design & policy
evaluation
Safer Vehicles
Evaluate vehicle safety
technologies
Fleet pilot programs (e.g.,
Intelligent Speed Assistance)
Safer People
Community engagement &
education campaigns
Policies supporting safe travel
behaviors
Post-Crash Care
Coordinate with emergency
response partners
Improve injury outcomes &
data sharing
Scope of Work: Safe System Approach
Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) RFP No. 2025-RFP-055 March 12, 2026 Resolution 26-1378 Contract Structure
Base Contract Amount
$500,000
Funded by: $400k SS4A Grant + $100k Impact Fees
Contingency (20%)
$100,000
Funded entirely by Traffic Impact Fees
Total Contract Authority
$600,000
Consultant Services + Contingency
Project Funding
Sources (TR2501)
SS4A Federal Grant $400,000
Traffic Impact Fees $220,000
• Base Contract: $100,000
• Contingency: $100,000
• Staff Participation: $20,000
Total Project Budget $620,000
Budget and Funding Breakdown
Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) RFP No. 2025-RFP-055 March 12, 2026 Resolution 26-1378 Implementation Roadmap 2026–2028 Target Completion: April 2028 Immediate Recommendation
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC ($500,000).
Current Status
Ready
Project Kickoff & Data
Contract execution & kickoff
Data collection & needs
assessment
Analysis & Outreach
HIN identification & analysis
Community engagement
events
Plan Development
Draft Action Plan &
recommendations
Priority projects, policies &
programs
Adoption
Final Vision Zero Action Plan
City Council Adoption
Timeline and Next Steps
Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2501) RFP No. 2025-RFP-055 March 12, 2026 Resolution 26-1378 Q2 2026 2026 – 2027 Late 2027 By April 2028
Vision Zero Action Plan (TR2405)
Consultant Services Agreement
City of South San Francisco