Public Meeting # 3 6-7:30 p . m ., Thursday , September 19 , 2024 George W . Hawkes Downtown Library 100 S . Center Street , Arlington
The Safe System Approach provides a decision-making framework to be intentional about addressing all aspects of roadway safety and the role played by all roadway users .
Safety Vision City leaders and staK , along with a diverse group of stakeholders , are committed to a shared vision of zero deaths and serious injuries on Arlington ’ s streets . Safe Streets Arlington recommends policy , education , enforcement , engineering , engagement , and equitable solutions to achieve safe streets for all .
Safety Goal Reduce deaths and serious injuries on Arlington streets by five percent annually to achieve a shared goal of zero deaths and serious injuries by 2050 .
Leigh discussed the strategies that support the vision and goal .
1 . Institutionalize Safety into the City of Arlington ’ s Core Functions and Job Responsibilities All City staK and leaders are responsible for actions that support funding , administering , building , operating , and maintaining a safe system .
2 . Reduce Fatal and Severe Crashes Prioritize the elimination of crashes that result in death and serious injuries .
3 . Prevent Future Crashes Identify and address safety issues in the transportation system , rather than waiting for crashes to occur and react afterwards .
4 . Design and operate the road system with safety in mind A transportation system designed with safety in mind reduces behaviors and decisions that increase the likelihood of death and serious injury when a crash occurs .
5 . Address Human Vulnerability Human bodies have physical limits for tolerating crash forces before death or serious injury occurs ; therefore , it is critical to design and operate a human-centric transportation system that protects physical human vulnerabilities from high speeds .
6 . Work Toward a Shared Goal All parties within the system – including government at all levels , private industry ( e . g ., vehicle manufacturers , consulting firms , etc .), non-profit / advocacy organizations , the healthcare system , first responders , researchers , and the general public – are vital to preventing fatalities and serious injuries .
7 . Create a Culture of Safety Road users have increased responsibility for actions that help to ensure the safety of themselves and of all other road users around them .
High Injury Network The project team shared the High Injury Network at the last public meeting , and as a reminder , it uses weighted calculations to identify roadway segments that have a higher likelihood of fatal and serious
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