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Matter CC 25-070

Vision Zero Action Plan Status Report.

Transportation Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E) Agenda Ready Introduced 07 Apr 2025
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File
CC 25-070
Type
Reports to Committee
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Agenda Ready
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Introduced
07 Apr 2025
Last synced
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Memorandum

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This memorandum provides a status report on the Vision Zero Program in San José, detailing its commitment to eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries. The report outlines the program's background, recent developments, and traffic crash data trends. It highlights the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims for a 30% reduction in fatal and severe injuries by 2030, with a long-term goal of elimination by 2040. The report discusses the establishment of the Vision Zero Task Force, the role of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and various safety initiatives and projects undertaken in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. It also addresses the impact of COVID-19 on traffic patterns and outlines priorities for future actions, including enhancing safety measures around schools and the implementation of automated enforcement technologies.

Key points
  • Vision Zero is San José's initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries, adopted in 2015.
  • The 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan aims for a 30% reduction in fatal and severe injuries by 2030.
  • The Vision Zero Task Force was established in 2020 and has transitioned oversight to the Transportation & Environment Committee.
  • Traffic crash data shows a decline in fatalities from 65 in 2022 to 49 in 2023 and 2024.
  • Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, are disproportionately affected by traffic-related crashes.
  • The report outlines various safety initiatives, including the School Safety Program and the Walk n' Roll Program.
  • Automated enforcement technologies are being implemented to address speeding and red-light running.
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  • The document contains placeholders for attachments that are not filled in, such as specific project details and maps.
  • Some data points and figures referenced in the text are not included in the summary.

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T&E AGENDA: ITEM: TO: TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Vision Zero Program Status Report Approved 5/19/25 (d) 2 FROM: John Ristow DATE: April 28, 2025 Date: 5/6/25 RECOMMENDATION Accept the Vision Zero program status report. BACKGROUND Vision Zero Overview Vision Zero is San José’s commitment to eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries. Adopted in 2015, San José was the fourth U.S. city to commit to this initiative, using a multidisciplinary, data-driven approach to improve street safety. Vision Zero traffic safety has been highlighted in the City Council’s Increasing Community Safety Focus Area. In February, the City Council adopted the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan, San José’s fourth, strengthening this commitment through updated strategies, equity-focused initiatives, and alignment with national best practices. The plan sets a clear target: a 30% reduction in fatal and severe injuries by 2030, with the goal of eliminating them by 2040. This memo provides an update on traffic crash data trends, recent developments since the new Plan’s adoption, and progress on Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 safety initiatives. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and...
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Attachment A

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This report from the San José Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) addresses the Transportation and Environment Committee regarding the Vision Zero Action Plan Update. It outlines BPAC's priorities, including equity in active transportation, the need for increased funding for the School Safety Program, and recommendations for prioritizing active transportation infrastructure. The report emphasizes the importance of safe streets to encourage mode shift from driving to biking and walking, and it calls for the implementation of policies from the Better Bike Plan 2025. Additionally, it highlights recent BPAC activities, including public engagement and collaboration with the Integrated Waste Management Program.

Key points
  • BPAC is an advisory body to the City of San José's Department of Transportation.
  • The report is part of the Vision Zero Action Plan Update.
  • BPAC emphasizes the need for equity in transportation, highlighting that certain communities are disproportionately affected by collisions.
  • BPAC recommends increasing funding for the School Safety Program.
  • The report advocates for prioritizing active transportation needs alongside motor vehicle infrastructure.
  • BPAC supports the implementation of policies from the Better Bike Plan 2025.
  • Recent BPAC activities include public engagement at Viva CalleSJ events and discussions with the Integrated Waste Management Program.
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  • The report contains unresolved placeholders and lacks specific details on certain recommendations.
  • The document does not provide specific dates for future actions or outcomes.

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City of San José Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee March 24, 2025 To: Transportation and Environment Committee RE: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Report to the Transportation and Environment Committee Honorable City Councilmembers, Please accept the following report from the San José Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee as part of the May 19, 2025, Vision Zero Action Plan Update. Background The San José Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) appreciates the opportunity to present as part of the Vision Zero Action Plan Update, BPAC’s first-ever direct report to the Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E). As an advisory committee with expertise and lived experience, we have perspectives that we would like to surface as T&E makes decisions about the future of transportation in San José. BPAC is a City of San José advisory body with the role of advising the Department of Transportation (DOT) on issues affecting active transportation in San José. BPAC provides recommendations on projects, policies, and priorities that affect walking and biking; acts as a liaison to the community; and promotes safety and community involvement. BPAC meets 10 times per...
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Attachment B

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The Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report outlines various transportation safety projects in progress and completed for fiscal years 2024-2025. It includes quick-build improvements, capital improvement projects, pedestrian and roadway safety projects, traffic calming projects, traffic signal modifications, bike corridors, and school safety initiatives. The report details the status of numerous projects across different districts, indicating whether they are completed or in progress.

Key points
  • Quick-build improvements include completed projects on Blossom Hill, Moorpark, and White, with Quimby currently in progress.
  • Capital improvement projects are ongoing for several initiatives, including the Arya (Balbach) AHSC Project and Downtown Bikeways Quickstrike.
  • Numerous pedestrian enhancement projects have been completed, with some still in progress.
  • Traffic calming projects have seen multiple completions, with a few still ongoing.
  • Traffic signal modifications and installations are detailed, with many completed and some in progress.
  • Bike corridors and routes are outlined, showing a mix of completed and ongoing projects.
  • High visibility crosswalks have been installed at various schools, contributing to school safety efforts.
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  • The text is truncated and does not provide a complete overview of all projects.
  • Some sections contain unresolved placeholders or missing information.

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Attachment B Subject: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report Page 1 of 14 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SAFETY PROJECTS Completed/In Progress Safety Projects FY 2024-2025 Quick-Build Improvements on PSC 1. Blossom Hill (D9/10) Completed 2. Moorpark (D1) Completed 3. Quimby (D7) In Progress 4. White (D5) Completed Capital Improvements Projects on PSC 1. Arya (Balbach) AHSC Project (D3/5) In Progress 2. Downtown Bikeways Quickstrike (D3) In Progress 3. Ocala HSIP (D5/8) In Progress 4. Roosevelt AHSC Project (D3) In Progress 5. West San Carlos Improvement (D6) In Progress 6. Better Bikeway San Fernando (D3) In Progress Pedestrian and Roadway Safety Projects Pedestrian Enhancement Projects 1. 13th/Vestal (D3) Completed 2. Julian/26th (D3) Completed 3. Forest/Bellerose (D6) Completed 4. Redmond/Moss Oak (D10) Completed 5. Jackson/Brushglen (D5) Completed 6. Leigh/Portrero (D9) Completed 7. Quimby/Marston (D8) Completed 8. Penitencia Creek/Viceroy (D4) Completed 9. Aborn/Irwindale (D8) Completed 10. Branham/Glenmont (D9) In Progress 11. Camden/Los Alamitos Creek Trail (D10) Completed 12. Kooser/Stanwood (D9) Completed 13. Lincoln/Brace (D6) In Progress 14. Lincoln/Broadway (D6) In Progress...
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Attachment C

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This document is a status report on traffic safety projects under the Vision Zero initiative, detailing grants awarded for safety projects for fiscal years 2024-2025.

Key points
  • Grants awarded for safety projects include Multi-Intersection Signal Improvement, FY 25-27 Accessible Pedestrian Signal, and Community Improvement Project.
  • The amount awarded for the Multi-Intersection Signal Improvement project is $509,670 from HSIP Cycle 12.
  • The amount awarded for the FY 25-27 Accessible Pedestrian Signal project is $658,278 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY26-27.

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Attachment C Subject: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report GRANTS AWARDED FOR SAFETY PROJECTS FY 2024-2025 Project Multi-Intersection Signal Improvement Project 2024 FY 25-27 Accessible Pedestrian Signal Community Improvement Project Amount Funder / Grant Program $509,670 HSIP Cycle 12 $658,278 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY26-27
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Attachment D

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The document is titled 'Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report' and includes a section on 'School Safety Program Projects Map' for safety projects planned for fiscal years 2024-2025, indicating they are either completed or in progress.

Key points
  • Title: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report
  • Includes a section on School Safety Program Projects Map
  • Focuses on safety projects for FY 2024-2025 that are completed or in progress
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  • No specific details on the projects are provided.
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Attachment D Subject: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM PROJECTS MAP Safety Projects FY 2024-2025 (Completed/In Progress)
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Attachment E

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The document is titled 'Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report' and includes a section labeled 'WALK AND ROLL SCHOOLS MAP'.

Key points
  • The document is titled 'Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report'.
  • It includes a section labeled 'WALK AND ROLL SCHOOLS MAP'.
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Attachment E Subject: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report WALK AND ROLL SCHOOLS MAP
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Attachment F

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This document is titled 'Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report' and includes a section on speed safety systems, specifically mentioning speed enforcement cameras and red-light running cameras. A map related to these systems is referenced.

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  • Document title: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report
  • Focus on speed safety systems
  • Includes speed enforcement cameras and red-light running cameras
  • References a map related to these systems
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Attachment F Subject: Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report SPEED SAFETY SYSTEMS: SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS AND RED-LIGHT RUNNING CAMERAS MAP
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Presentation

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The Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report outlines the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan, which focuses on prioritizing equity, data analytics, traffic enforcement, safety engineering, and community engagement. It includes near-term priorities such as creating public dashboards, collaborating on data sharing, and implementing automated enforcement programs. The report presents data on traffic fatalities and severe injuries over the past ten years, highlighting trends and accomplishments in street safety projects, including completed and in-progress initiatives. It also details grant funds awarded for safety projects and the School Safety Program's achievements.

Key points
  • The report is for the Transportation and Environment Committee.
  • Key personnel include John Ristow, Jim Bittner, Sergeant Moggia, and Jordan Moldow.
  • The 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan includes five priority action areas.
  • Near-term priorities involve public dashboards, data sharing, and automated enforcement.
  • Traffic fatalities peaked at 65 in 2022 and declined to 49 in 2024.
  • 10-year trends show fluctuations in KSI (Killed + Severe Injury) traffic crashes.
  • Highlighted accomplishments include various completed and in-progress street safety projects.
  • Grant funds awarded for safety projects total approximately $50 million.
  • The School Safety Program has completed 31 access studies and installed 282 high visibility crosswalks.
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  • The document appears to be a draft.
  • Some sections contain unresolved placeholders, such as specific project details and funding amounts.

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(d)2. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report May 19, 2025 Transportation and Environment Committee John Ristow – Director, Department of Transportation Jim Bittner – Acting Division Manager, DOT Safety Division Sergeant Moggia – San Jose Police Department Jordan Moldow – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Vision Zero Action Plan and Data Trends 2 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan Priority Action Areas 1. Prioritize Equity and Vulnerable Road Users 2. Center Data Analytics and Report Metrics 3. Strategize Traffic Enforcement 4. Engineer for Safety 5. Engage the Community and Message Safety 3 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan Near-Term Priorities • Create user-friendly public facing dashboards, available in multiple languages. • Collaborate with other jurisdictions on data sharing. Formal outreach started with: • City of Santa Clara Vision Zero • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) • Provide timely reporting of findings from before/after project evaluations. • Lower speed limits through Engineering and Traffic Surveys, where appropriate. • Collaborate with the Police Department to partially automate/streamline the crash data entry process • Automated enforcement programs: Speed...