External Stakeholder Committee Meeting # 2 2-3:30 p . m ., Wednesday , May 15 , 2024 Virtual
• Data Collections and Analysis o 1 st – Equity is considered in the decision-making for safety improvements o 2 nd – Locations for hot spot and systemic safety improvements are identified and a plan to update the information regularly exists o 3 rd – Safety analysis considers system-level needs such as existing land use , future development , multimodal priorities , other
• Planning and Policy o 1 st – The public is aware of / engages in safety eTorts o 2 nd – Transportation safety information is being communicated to a wider audience through a website , social media , safety campaigns , or similar methods o 3 rd – Policies that integrate safety considerations into programs and projects are in place and followed
• Project Delivery o 1 st – Proven engineering countermeasures are being implemented o 2 nd – Proven education countermeasures are being implemented o 3 rd – Appropriate and available funding is identified for each safety program and project
Review of Vision Statement and Safety Data Nicole posed the question , “ Why do a transportation safety action plan ?” She explained that the City needs this comprehensive safety plan targeting serious injuries and fatal crashes aTecting all roadway users . The plan will provide clarity on priorities and strategies to improve road safety , give opportunities to proactively reduce the risk of severe collisions on roads , and facilitate agency partnerships and collaboration for implementation . This plan will also require the city to apply for an SS4A implementation grant .
She stressed that the action plan includes leadership , commitment , and goal setting as well as strategy and project selections .
Nicole pointed out that city leaders and staT , along with a diverse group of stakeholders , have committed to creating a safe transportation system in the city of Arlington . To make progress and achieve a shared goal of vision zero , time and resources will be focused on the road and human factors leading to fatal and severe crashes . Policy , education , enforcement , engineering , engagement , and equitable solutions have been prioritized in the Safe Streets Arlington Plan and will be our roadmap to make progress toward a safe system . The plan will be to reduce fatal and severe injuries by five percent annually to make progress toward a vision zero goal by 2050 .
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