5 . The Implementation Plan
An action plan was developed to achieve Safe Streets Arlington ' s vision for safer streets and its safety goal . The action plan was developed through input from the Stakeholder Committees and the public , and includes policies , programs , and projects centered around seven strategies :
1 . Institutionalize Safety into Decision-Making All City staff and leaders are responsible for actions that support funding , administering , building , operating , and maintaining a safe system .
2 . Reduce Fatal and KAB Crashes
Prioritize the elimination of crashes on the High Injury Network 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 .
Each action is identified with a lead agency and supporting agencies and / or organizations responsible for achieving the action within the identified time frame . These actions are displayed with their alignment to the Safe System Approach . Actions include regular coordination with the Stakeholder Committees to track progress on the implementation plan and engage with the public
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