Monday, April 23, 2018 from 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CDT
Location: 222
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How the international movement "Vision Zero" is reducing traffic fatalities and stemming this public-health crisis
- How to begin "Vision Zero" efforts in your city
- How data-driven approaches to addressing traffic safety can benefit both the traveling public and public agencies
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Nationally, traffic fatalities are on the rise, especially among the most vulnerable street users — pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, low-income neighborhoods, and people of color. "Vision Zero" is an international movement to address this reality, viewing crashes as a preventable public-health crisis. More than 20 U.S. cities have committed to "Vision Zero" and to ultimately eliminating traffic deaths through this data-driven, transparent, and multi-agency approach that recognizes human imperfections. With a "Vision Zero" approach, cities recognize that mistakes will happen on our streets, but they should not result in death. This session will examine two case studies where "Vision Zero" planning and implementation has begun, profiling their successes and distinguishing features. In Seattle, the city has taken bold actions such as lowering neighborhood and arterial speed limits, redesigning arterials for pedestrian safety, and delivering a comprehensive messaging campaign. Seattle applied robust data analysis, using crash and pedestrian and bicyclist volume data to understand not only where crashes occur but also where they might occur in the future. In Denver, the city has recently completed an action plan that included extensive data analysis and inclusive public outreach. The plan, including more than 60 clear actions, has already informed citywide spot improvements.
Session Speakers
Amalia L. Cody
Speaker
Toole Design Group
Seattle, WA
Jessica S. Fields, AICP
Organizer and Speaker
Denver, CO
Monica DeWald
Speaker
Seattle, WA
Activity ID: NPC188245