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It's almost the weekend. Blm113 (talk) 16:24, 11 September 2015 (UTC)
Initial Contributions[edit]
Additions to Wiki “Vision Zero” Article
Introduction:
Vision Zero is a Swedish-born policy with a vision to eliminate all traffic fatalities hence the name, Vision Zero. Thousands of Americans die every year due to traffic fatalities and the lack of road infrastructure so, Vision Zero was brought to America in hopes to achieve the same success America has. Cities like New York, San Mateo, San Francisco and Austin have all adopted some sort of Vision Zero policy and have seen much success. Through scholarly articles and journals, Vision Zero will be dissected and there will be an explanation of where Vision Zero came from, where the success of Vision Zero stands today ,the affect its' had on major cities and why it's important in todays' society. Blm113 (talk) 02:06, 21 November 2015 (UTC)
Cities:
- Added information to each city in the current Vision Zero Article
Chicago- Officials recommended the creation of a separate taskforce gain progress toward the overall goal of Vision Zero and examine the strategies that have been the most efficient in reducing traffic incidents and deaths. New York City- In New York, there has been approximately 4,000 New Yorkers that are seriously injured and more than 250 are killed each year in traffic crashes. The City of New York must no longer regard traffic crashes as mere "accidents," but rather as preventable incidents that can be systematically addressed. Los Angeles- Efforts in initiating Vision Zero are based on holistic thinking and proven solutions that consider the large variety of factors that contribute to risk such as vehicle types, location, and time of day. Austin- Austin ranks as the 13th most dangerous city for traffic for cities over 500K. On average, 64 people are killed on Austin’s roads and many more are critically injured. Since 2004, over 700 people have died on Austin roads. San Mateo-San Mateo is now the third city in California to adopt a Vision Zero policy. Between two and four people are killed and 40 people are injured by car drivers while walking in San Mateo each year. Most collisions occur in “hot spots” at major intersections downtown and along El Camino Real. Portland- Portland’s traffic fatality rate is among the lowest of the 50 biggest cities, the number of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists killed on our roadways each year has remained flat over the past 20 years. During that time period, an average of 37 Portlanders died in traffic collisions annually, including 11 pedestrians, 2 bicyclists, and 24 motorists each year. Seattle-Traffic collisions are a leading cause of death for Seattle residents age 5-24. Older adults are also disproportionately affected, and as our population ages, this trend could grow. San Jose: Instead of issuing an “estimated end goal,” San Jose officials say that they plan to implement Vision Zero immediately. Santa Barbara: The City Council’s vote is setting Santa Barbara on the course toward the goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries. San Diego: Eighty-one people died while walking, biking, and driving the streets of San Diego in 2013. The cost of the 81 deaths in San Diego was approximately $745.2 million with the cost of these deaths borne by governmental agencies, crash victims, and the general public.
Principles:
- Added principles to the current Vision Zero article
• Traffic deaths and injuries are preventable; therefore, none are acceptable • People will make mistakes; the transportation system should be designed so those mistakes aren’t fata • Safety is the primary consideration in transportation decision-making • Traffic safety solutions must be addressed holistically
Vision Zero Now: Vision Zero programs emerged from Sweden and now have now been implemented in more cities in the US. The outcomes of Vision Zero are showing that tremendous improvement in safety is possible through data analytics, better street design, targeted enforcement, collaborative education, removing policy barriers, and deploying crash avoidance technologies. Vision Zero’s effectiveness comes from a “safety first” initiative among city officials, roadway designers, traffic, vehicle manufacturers, government regulators, educators, public health officials, community advocates, and the public.
Sources Used: Saftey, City of Los Angeles Department of. n.d. "Great Streets for Los Angeles." Los Angeles. Sweeden. n.d. "Traffic Saftey." Vision Zero Initiative. Johansson, Roger. "Vision Zero – Implementing a policy for traffic safety." Road Safety Division (2009). — Preceding unsigned comment added by BrettEMay (talk • contribs) 19:44, 20 November 2015 (UTC)
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