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Arlington County
Vision ZeroAction Plan Development
Wednesday, January 21, 2020
Christine Sherman Baker [email protected]
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Sam Kittner/Kittner.com
Agenda• Vision Zero Overview
• Arlington County Crash Stats
• Arlington’s Path to Action Plan Adoption
• Action Plan Format
• Public Engagement Process
• Your Role
• Questions?
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Vision Zero Overview
• Building and sustaining leadership and collaboration
• Collecting, analyzing, and using data to understand trends
• Prioritizing equity and community engagement
• Establish urgency and accountability
• Taking the lead for safer streets
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Vision Zero Overview
• Minimum Adoption Criteria: • Clear goal to eliminate traffic fatalities
and severe injuries
• Key departments engaged
• Official, public commitment from Board
• Action plan with a clear time frame
• Adopted in 40+ US Cities• Neighbors include Alexandria, DC, Prince
George’s Co. & Montgomery Co.
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Arlington County Crash Stats
Fatalities 2016 2017 2018Arlington 1 6 2DC 28 30 34Montgomery Co 29 26 29Alexandria* 3 4 5
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Annual Fatalities - All Roads in County
VDOT Roads Killed County Roads Killed
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Annual Serious Injuries - All Roads in County
VDOT Roads Seriously Injured County Roads Seriously Injured
Neighboring JurisdictionsComparative Statistics*Only includes local police responses.
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Fatalities per 100,000 Ppl 2016 2017 2018Arlington 0.45 2.65 0.84 DC 4.52 4.74 4.84 Montgomery Co 2.85 2.52 2.76 Alexandria* 2.00 2.61 3.11
Arlington County Crash Stats
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Drive Alone 45%
Train29%
Bus13%
Bike6%
Walk4%
Carpool/Vanpool3%
Arlington Resident Weekly Commute Mode
7% of all crashes involve a bike or pedestrian, while 32% of all severe crashes involve a bike or pedestrian.
Over a quarter of severe crashes involved a distracted driver. Of these distraction-related crashes, 24% involved a bike or a pedestrian.
Average Severe Crashes per Year (‘13-‘18)
Fatal Injury Severe Injury
3 53
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924
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Ped
Other
Fixed Object - Off Road
Sideswipe - Same Direction
Angle
Rear End
Average Yearly Crashes by Type
63% of severe crashes took place at an intersection. Of these intersection crashes, just less than half involved a bike or a pedestrian.
8% of all crashes involve a driver under the influence of alcohol, while 22% of all severe crashes involve a driver under the influence of alcohol.
16% of severe crashes
involve a senior driver.
8% of severe crashes
involve young drivers.
Arlington’s Path to Action Plan Adoption
• July 2019 Adoption of Vision Zero Resolution by County Board
• Directive to County Manager’s Office to:• Develop Vision Zero goals and a Vision Zero Action Plan
• Ensure the Action Plan uses engineering, enforcement, education, encouragement, and evaluation to ensure safety and equity
• Engage the community in the development of the Action Plan
• Provide an annual report on the implementation of the Action Plan
• County Board will adopt Action Plan once developed
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Arlington’s Path to Action Plan Adoption
Staff, Stakeholders, & Engagement:• DOT Core Team (day-to-day)
• Interdepartmental Stakeholders Group (monthly)
• External Stakeholders Group (bi-monthly)
• Public Engagement (three key checkpoints)
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Arlington’s Path to Action Plan Adoption
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Nov-Dec 2020
▪Action Plan Adoption
▪Execution
Sep-Oct 2020
▪Action Plan Draft Review
▪Finalization
Jul-Aug 2020
▪Action Plan Content
Development
May-Jun 2020
▪Engagement on Action Items
▪Draft Plan
Mar-Apr 2020
▪Objectives & Action Items
▪Draft Outline
Jan-Feb 2020
▪Engagement on Goals &
Values
▪Peer Review
Nov-Dec 2019
▪Planning
▪Branding
Public Engagement Point
Action Plan Format
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• A longer-term target for achievement that addresses Vision Zero and Values.Goals
• Short- to mid-term (max 5-year) targets refined to specific aspects of a goal.
Objectives
• Actions set forth to achieve objectives and ultimately goals.
Action Items
Action Plan Format – Draft Values
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• Accountability
• Responsibility
• Equity
• Health/Well-being
• Transparency
• Public Process
• Ped/Bike/Transit Emphasis
• Data-Driven Methods
• All-Ages; All-Races; All-Abilities
• Collaboration/Cohesiveness
• Build on Successes
• Communication
• Emergency Response
• Accessibility
• Intuitive Design
• Courtesy/Compassion
• Innovation
• Technology
• Education
• Connectivity
• Established Policies
• Quick Action
• Balance Safety & Mobility
• Speed Reduction
Identified by Interdepartmental
County Staff& External
Stakeholders
Action Plan Format – Draft Goals
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• Provide High-Quality, Safe, & Sustainable Transportation Options
• Establish Equity for all Transportation Users
• Apply Data-Driven Methods to Enhance Safety on the Transportation System
• Prioritize Safety in Planning, Design, Construction, Operations, and Enforcement
• Ensure Transparency & Accountability on Vision Zero Progress
• Foster a Community Culture of Safety
Public Engagement Process
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Website is up!
https://transportation.arlingtonva.us/vision-zero/
Public Engagement Process
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• Sign-in Table w/ Introductory Hand-Outs
• 4 Display Boards
• Vision Zero Overview
• Background Data on Transportation Safety in Arlington
• Arlington’s Existing Safety Programs
• Process to Develop Arlington’s Vision Zero Action Plan
• 3 Activities (+ Children’s Activities)
• Review of Draft Vision Zero Goals
• Identification of Three Long-Term Transportation Safety Priorities
• “To me, ‘transportation safety’ means…” Photobooth
• Children’s “Build Your Own Complete Street” & Coloring
• Online Feedback Form Available Day After Meeting (Open: Jan 29 – Feb 29)
FIRST MEETING:Tues, January 28
5-8PMWashington-Liberty
High School Cafeteria
Public Engagement Process
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POP-UP & ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
• Expand the scope of engagement to be more inclusive
• Reach people not likely to attend meeting/complete online form independently
• Held at pre-existing events to take advantage of large groups of people who may not be aware of Vision Zero • Could include events at high-traffic locations (eg. Metro stations) as a secondary alternative
• Allow for conversation to define the topic and ask for thoughtful feedback
• Follow a simple format:• Vision Zero overview board
• “To me, transportation safety means…” activity
• Hand-out cards to provide info and lead participants to the website
Public Engagement Process
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• Second touchpoint in May-June to share final goals, review objectives and potential action items, and gather site- or issue-specific input related to actions.
• Third touchpoint in Sept-Oct when a draft plan is ready to share.
Everyone Plays a Role
• Community Planning, Housing & Development (CPHD)
• County Manager’s Office (CMO)
• Environmental Services (DES)• Commuter Services (ACCS)• Transportation Engineering and Operations (TE&O)• Transit • Transportation Planning and Capital Program Management (TPCPM)• Water Sewer Streets (WSS)
• Fire Department (ACFD)
• Human Services (DHS)• Public Health
• Parks and Recreation (DPR)
• Police Department (ACPD)
• Public Safety Communications & Emergency Management (DPSCEM)
• Stakeholder and Partner Organizations
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Vision Zero
Toolboxes
Engineering
Enforcement
Education
Engagement
Evaluation
Community Planning, Housing & Development’s Role • Regulates streetscape through codes and ordinances
• Develops sector, area, and revitalization plans
• Administers special land use studies and guidelines
• Manages the Neighborhood Conservation Program
• Considers special exception site plans and use permits
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Vision Zero Toolboxes
Engineering
Enforcement
Education
Engagement
Evaluation
NAIOP’s Role?
• Think about ways you can incorporate transportation safety into your current work and share!
• Safety in land use decisions and site plans.
• Safety in construction and MOTs.
• Spread the word about Vision Zero:
• As a countywide program.
• Public meeting (Jan 28).
• Ongoing engagement efforts (through Feb).
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Thank You!
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