Vision Zero Action Plan Status Report.

This memorandum provides a status report on the Vision Zero Traffic Safety initiative, which aims to reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries in San José. It outlines the progress made since the 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP), including a reduction in traffic fatalities in 2023 and ongoing safety improvement projects. The report highlights recent accomplishments, including completed safety projects, the establishment of a School Safety Program, and the development of a pedestrian safety plan. It also discusses the timeline for the upcoming 2025 VZAP and the public comments received during its draft phase.

Key points

• Vision Zero is San José's initiative to reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
• The 2020 Vision Zero Action Plan was approved in February 2020 with a budget of $25 million.
• Traffic fatalities in San José decreased by 25% in 2023 compared to 2022.
• Safety improvement projects include the McKee Road and Mount Pleasant projects, completed in 2024.
• A new School Safety Program was established to enhance safety around K-12 schools.
• The Walk Safe San José: Pedestrian Safety Plan was completed in spring 2024.
• Public comments on the draft 2025 VZAP were collected in July and August 2024.
• The final draft of the 2025 VZAP is scheduled for review on October 24, 2024.

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This document is a status report on Vision Zero Traffic Safety, detailing grants awarded for safety projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It lists various projects along with their funding amounts and sources.

Key points

• Grants awarded for safety projects include Senter Road ($4 million from MTC), Intersection Safety projects at various locations funded by US DOT, and a Citywide Speed Camera Pilot ($8.5 million).
• Total amounts for specific projects include $1.9 million for Intersection Safety at Monterey Road/Curtner Ave-Tully Road, $4.2 million for Capitol Expressway/Senter Road, and $5.1 million for Curtner Ave/Canoas Garden to Highway 87.
• Additional funding includes $5.2 million for a bike safety educational grant, $400,000 for quick-build delineators, and $834,000 for accessible pedestrian signals citywide.

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The document is a summary of comments received on the Draft 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan, categorized into five Priority Action Areas: prioritizing equity and vulnerable road users, centering data analytics and report metrics, strategizing traffic enforcement, engineering for safety, and engaging the community to message safety. It also includes comments on existing Vision Zero Action Plan strategies, highlighting progress on specific laws and emphasizing the need for consistent safety treatments.

Key points

• Focus on older adults, homeless, and impaired pedestrians in traffic safety.
• Emphasize data analytics and measurable metrics in the action plan.
• Increase traffic enforcement for speeding and distractions.
• Implement proactive engineering measures for safety, including daylighting and protected bikeways.
• Engage the community through sustainable task forces and education on street redesigns.

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• The document appears to be a draft as it mentions comments on a draft plan.
• Specific metric numbers and details on laws passed are not provided.

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The document provides an update on the Vision Zero initiative in San José, focusing on traffic safety and fatalities. It reports a 25% reduction in traffic fatalities in 2023 compared to 2022, with ongoing trends in 2024. The Vision Zero Action Plan outlines priority areas including equity for vulnerable road users, data analytics, traffic enforcement strategies, engineering for safety, and community engagement. The plan includes specific deliverables and objectives for the years 2025-2029, along with public feedback highlights and a timeline for future actions.

Key points

• Traffic fatalities in San José decreased by 25% in 2023 to 49 from 65 in 2022.
• Cumulative pedestrian fatalities in 2024 are significantly down compared to 2023.
• Cumulative bike fatalities in 2024 are higher than usual but lower than pedestrian fatalities.
• The Vision Zero Action Plan prioritizes equity, data analytics, traffic enforcement, safety engineering, and community engagement.
• Public feedback was collected from July 8, 2024, to August 31, 2024, with 35 entries submitted.
• The timeline includes key dates for reviewing public feedback and finalizing the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan.

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders and lacks specific details in some sections.
• Public feedback highlights are incomplete and not fully detailed in the text.

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The document contains public comments regarding the Vision Zero Action Plan Status Report, specifically addressing recommendations for improving roadway safety in San José. The comments emphasize the need for speed limit reductions, daylighting at intersections, and the implementation of 'No Turn on Red' policies. It also highlights the importance of clear metrics for success, effective leadership, and the need for a cohesive approach to engineering safety improvements. The comments advocate for a bold Action Plan to achieve zero traffic deaths within five years.

Key points

• Public comments focus on the Vision Zero Action Plan Status Report.
• Recommendations include speed limit reductions and daylighting at intersections.
• 'No Turn on Red' policies should be implemented more widely.
• Emphasis on the need for clear metrics for success and effective leadership.
• Advocacy for a cohesive approach to engineering safety improvements.
• A bold Action Plan is needed to achieve zero traffic deaths within five years.

Limitations

• The text appears to be a draft, as indicated by the informal structure and references to ongoing discussions.
• Some sections contain unresolved placeholders and incomplete information.

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