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Vision Zero April 2018
Vision Zero
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. (Vision Zero Network)
Anchorage streets should be safe for everyone - people on foot and in wheelchairs, in cars, using public transit, and on bikes. No loss of life is acceptable.
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Latest Trends in Vision Zero
Human error is inevitable►Overall transportation system
should be designed to be forgiving so that these mistakes do not lead to fatal outcomes.
System Approach- A Culture of Safety• System designers and
policymakers must design roadways, policies, and systems to prioritize safety
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Anchorage Vision Zero History
Bike Anchorage -November 2015
Mayor Berkowitz launched Vision Zero
(March 2016)
Town Hall Meetings & Survey
Vision Zero Plan (May 2016)
Long term Strategy• Agency Coordination• Municipal Code Assessment• Public Media Campaign• Professional Development
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Vision Zero: Implemented via planning and capital projects
MTP 2040 (AMATS)
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (AMATS)
Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan (AMATS)
Complete Streets Policy (AMATS)
Spenard Corridor Plan
Midtown Congestion Relief (DOT)
Alaska Bike + Ped Plan (DOT)
Capital Projects (32nd – 33rd Ave Upgrades, Midtown Corridor Improvements (MOA PME))
2018 Statistics
Serious Injuries
Who: Passenger (Child) Where: Lake Otis/O’MalleyWhy: Left Turn on Flashing Yellow, Through Green
Who: DriverWhere: Old Seward HighwayWhy: Speed, weather
Who: DriverWhere: Glenn HighwayWhy: Wrong way on Glenn, no headlights
FatalitiesWho: DriverWhere: Tudor/Seward RampWhy: Speed / Impaired
Who: Pedestrian (Child)Where: BonifaceWhy: Child chasing dog
InjuredWho: PedestrianWhere: A & Northern LightsWhy: Hit by Impaired Driver
Who: PedestrianWhere: 15th and CWhy:
Who: PedestrianWhere: 5th & GWhy:
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Action Plan - Data DrivenExisting ConditionsWho: Pedestrian, Driver, Passenger, Bicyclist
Where: Intersection, Road
How: Crash Type
Why: Contributing Factors
When: Month, Day, Time
Code Assessment A Culture of Safety
Recommended code changes based on best practices
Public Media Campaign
Targeted Communication
Educate
CountermeasuresTool Kit
Application to 5 priority locations
Equity Based Engagement of Vulnerable Users 7
Data Analysis – It’s hard to argue with the Facts
DOT&PF Geocoded Crash Data
2010–2014
Municipality of Anchorage Crash (2010 to 2016) and GIS Data
2010–2016
Alaska Trauma Registry
2012–2016
Fatal Accident Reporting System (FARS)
2015
Bicycle and Walking in the United States Benchmarking Report
2016
News Reports
2018
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The Big Picture
Fatalities - All Modes
Source: Fatalities, MOA, 2010-2016
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 201610
Fatalities by Mode
Source: Fatalities, MOA, 2010-2016
02468
101214161820
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Vehicle Pedestrian Bicyclist11
Who
Incidents that Led to a Hospital Visit by Race –All Modes
Source: Alaska Trauma Registry 2012-2016, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
WHITE ALASKA NATIVE BLACK OR AFRICANAMERICAN
ASIAN NATIVE HAWAIIANOR OTHER PACIFIC
ISLANDER
Anchorage's Population Total Injuries13
Source: Alaska Trauma Registry 2012-2016 14
Incidents that Led to a Hospital Visit – All Modes
Source: Alaska Trauma Registry, 2012-2016
FEMALE
37%MALE 63%
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60
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10 andUnder
11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71+
FEMALE MALE15
Source: All Crashes and Fatalities, DOT&PF, 2010-2014Source: DOT&PF, 2010-2014 16
Where
Source: KTUU 18
Roadway Functional Class
Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
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50
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Local Collector Minor Arterial Major Arterial Freeway
Auto Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle19
Roadway Posted Speed
Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
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250
< 25 mph 25 - 35 mph 40 - 50 mph > 50 mph
Auto Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle20
Roadway Ownership
Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
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100
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MOA DOT&PFAuto Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle
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High Crash Corridors
PedestriansBicyclesVehicles
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Crash Location by Mode
Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
0%
10%
20%
30%
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70%
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90%
100%
Auto Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle
Intersection Driveway Interchange Non-Intersection
25% at traffic signals
33% at traffic signals
Intersection
Driveway
Non-Intersection
Interchange
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When
Crash Mode by Month
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
Auto Motorcycle Bicycle PedestrianSource: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
Auto
Motorcycle
Pedestrian Bicycle
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Time of Day – Motorcycles, Bicycles, and Pedestrians
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10
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Motorcycle Bicycle PedestrianSource: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
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Roadway Lighting - Pedestrian and Bicycle
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes, DOT&PF, 2010-2014
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January February March April May June July August September October November December
Dark and Lighted Dark and Unlighted Daylight27
Why
Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-201429
Roadway Surface –All Modes
• 44% - in daylight on dry roads• 30% - ice and snow in all lighting
Source: Fatal and Severe Injuries, DOT&PF, 2010-2014 30
How
Crash Actions –Pedestrians and Bicycle
Pedestrian Crashes• 11% involved right-turning vehicles• 13% involved left-turning vehicles
Bicycle Crashes• 43% involved right-turning vehicles• 7% involved left-turning vehicles• 64% of bicyclists were traveling
straight ahead
Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes, DOT&PF, 2010-2014 32
Crash Analysis Summary
Pedestrian crashes occur crossing major roads
Bicycle crashes occur along major roads
Automobile crashes occur at major road intersections
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Public Engagement
• Equity Based • Targeted Outreach
• Does the data resonate as true?• Is anything being done to address this
issue? • How can effectively and appropriately
“interview” your clients and give the a voice
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Countermeasures National Best PracticesEquity
Enforcement
Engineering
EducationEncouragement
Engagement
Engineering
Speed Matters
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Engineering – Self Enforcing Roads
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Education, Encouragement, and Engagement
Culture, Arts, Wayfinding
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Enforcement
• Portland - 53% reduction in fatalities• Seattle - average number of traffic
violations decreased by 64% (2012 to 2014).
• Chicago - 31% decline in speeding vehicles
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Does Vision Zero Work
• On average 1 crash/day-takes 45 minutes to clear.
• Posted Speed 30 MPH, most driving 38 MPH
• Overall collisions down 15%• Pedestrian & bicycle
collisions down 40 %• Speeds reduced by 16% NB
and 10% SB• General traffic/transit
travel time average of 1 minute faster in PM peak hours
• No serious injuries or fatal crashes since 2015 Seattle Rainier Avenue South
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What’s Next
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