orsrts16: seattle srts & vision zero programs
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Safe Streets, Healthy Schools and Communities
Creating a Vision Zero Safe Routes to School Action Plan
Oregon Safe Routes to School ConferenceAshley RheadJune 20, 2016
Our mission, vision, and core values
Committed to 5 core values to create a city that is:• Safe• Interconnected• Affordable• Vibrant• Innovative
For all
Mission: deliver a high-quality transportation system for Seattle
Vision: connected people, places, and products
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Presentation overview1. Vision Zero in Seattle2. Vision Zero & Safe Routes to School3. Safe Routes to School Action Plan
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Vision Zero in SeattleMulti-faceted approach involves data-driven actions • Engineering• Education• Enforcement• Evaluation• Equity
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Vision Zero & Safe Routes to School
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“It has to feel safe to be safe.”
- Safe Routes to School parent
Safe Routes to School Action Plan
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Education
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Walk and bike safety education for every 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student
Students learning to wait for WALK sign
Student learning to bike safely
Engineering
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Evaluation
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Speed Hump Effectiveness
Presentation recap1. Vision Zero tackles the streets with
the worst speeding and collisions
2. Vision Zero emphasizes education so everyone knows the rules of the road
3. Vision Zero uses proven engineering and enforcement tools that work
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Questions?
[email protected] | (206) 684-7577
www.seattle.gov/transportation/saferoutes.htmwww.seattle.gov/transportation