File #: RES. 2019-R066    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 11/13/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/9/2019 Final action: 12/9/2019
Title: To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Director of Public Works to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the collection and analysis of certain data to be used in the formulation of strategies and actions to support the City's Vision Zero traffic safety program goal to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic.
Patrons: Andreas Addison
Attachments: 1. Res. No. 2019-R066, 2. Res. No. 2019-R066 Admin Impact Statement Rev1 11-15-19
title
To request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Director of Public Works to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the collection and analysis of certain data to be used in the formulation of strategies and actions to support the City's Vision Zero traffic safety program goal to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic.
body


WHEREAS, the Council supported the development of a Vision Zero traffic safety program in the City of Richmond by Resolution No. 2016-R011, adopted March 7, 2016, and reaffirmed its support through Resolution No. 2017-R093, adopted March 12, 2018, to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic to zero by the year 2030, through comprehensive planning including promoting improvements in surface transportation performance and safety for travelers; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Richmond to request that the Chief Administrative Officer cause the Director of Public Works to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the collection and analysis of certain data to be used in the formulation of strategies and actions to support the Vision Zero traffic safety program in reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
That the Chief Administrative Officer is requested to cause the Director of Public Works to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the collection and analysis of certain data to be used in the formulation of strategies and actions to support the Vision Zero traffic safety program to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic and which includes the following:
1. A commitment to the continued installation of pedestrian crossing signals at city intersections with the highest volumes of pedestrian traffic and continued collection of traffic accident data at such inter...

Click here for full text