Space Coast Vision Zero Task Force Workshop #1 September 25, 2019

Billy Hattaway Transportation Director City of Orlando

Vision Zero at the City of Orlando Presented to Space Coast TPO September 25, 2019 Billy Hattaway, P.E. Transportation Director, City of Orlando billy.hattaway@cityoforlando.net

Florida Statistics (2013-2018) Florida Transportation Safety? What we’ve heard Dangerous by Design 2019 8 of top 10 regions in Florida Florida Statistics (2013-2018) Total Crashes: 400,661 21% increase Injuries: 253,820 17% increase Fatalities: 3,083 22% increase Pedestrian Fatalities: 681 26% increase

Crashes happen Acknowledges that traffic losses are preventable Want people to walk away/have a full recovery Takes systems approach to prevention Leadership = essential!

Vision Zero Network Core Elements Leadership and Commitment Public, High-Level and Ongoing Commitment Authentic Engagement Strategic Planning Project Delivery Safe Roads and Safe Speeds Complete Streets for all Context appropriate Speeds Data Drive Approach, Transparency and Accountability Equity Focused Analysis and Programs Proactive, Systemic Planning Responsive Hot Spot Planning Comprehensive Evaluation and Adjustment

Orlando’s Vision Zero MISSION is to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries within the City by 2040.

Three Task Force Meetings Vision Zero Task Force Three Task Force Meetings Established Goals, Objectives, Action Strategies and Performance Metrics Representatives from: MetroPlan Orlando LYNX FDOT – District Five Orange County Transportation Orlando Police Department Orlando Fire Department Orange County Sheriff’s Office Florida Highway Patrol UCF Campus Police Valencia College Campus Police Florida Hospital Orlando Health Orange County Health Department Orange County Public Schools Bike/Walk Central Florida (Best Foot Forward) Orlando Bike Coalition AARP

Orlando Vison Zero Goals Adopt a safe systems approach in roadway design, operation and maintenance Increase everyone’s understanding of the leading causes of crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries Support law enforcement efforts to eliminate behaviors leading to fatal and serious injury crashes Demonstrate continuous progress toward Vision Zero Improve access and travel time to Level 1 Trauma Center and other hospitals Prioritize investments and programs in communities of concern

Accomplishments: Public Outreach Community Outreach Accomplishments: Public Outreach Six Commissioner District Meetings Intro to Vision Zero Public Outreach Kit Citywide Public Workshops

Distracted travelling is an increasing problem in crash causes What we know What we’ve heard 94% of crashes are caused by human behavior (error or poor choice) NHTSA report Distracted travelling is an increasing problem in crash causes Pedestrians don’t use crosswalks to cross the street Bicyclists disobey the law Drivers tend to drive too fast for conditions Aggressive driving is an increasing issue Resources for law enforcement are limited The majority of people don’t know or understand traffic laws

City wide crash data

District 2 High Injury Network 2015 - 2017 349 total crashes Semoran North 119 crashes 34% of all crashes Curry Ford 89 crashes 25% of all crashes Semoran South 69 crashes 20% of all crashes Semoran North Curry Ford Semoran South

Bike/Walk Central Florida Best Foot Forward ($100,000/year) City of Orlando Safety Initiatives What we’ve heard Bike/Walk Central Florida Best Foot Forward ($100,000/year) FHWA Training Conducting Road Safety Audits (RSA) Developing a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Designing for Pedestrian Safety (101 & 201) Traffic Engineering Fundamentals for First Responders & RSA Street Network/Land Development Initiative Integrated Land Use & Transportation Context Based Network Density

How we got here… It’s a transportation problem, right? What we’ve heard How we got here…

The implications of speed What we’ve heard

Land Development Patterns and Network What we’ve heard

Land Development Patterns and Network What we’ve heard 7.1 mile drive, yet only 70’ apart

1,100 Acres 32 Street Connections 16,937 Residents Publix, CVS Baldwin Park, Orlando What we’ve heard 1,100 Acres 32 Street Connections 16,937 Residents Publix, CVS 20 Neighborhood Parks “A” Rated Schools 50 miles of Trails Single Family Town Homes Apartments Condominiums

City of Orlando Safety Projects What we’ve heard Safe Streets Academy

City of Orlando Safety Projects What we’ve heard Mercy Drive RRFB

Primrose Street Road Diet/RRFB Vision Zero High Injury Network Future City of Orlando Safety Projects What we’ve heard Primrose Street Road Diet/RRFB Vision Zero High Injury Network North Quarter One – Way Conversion Robinson Street Road Diet Downtown Master Plan (Two – Way Restoration)

North Quarter One – Way Conversion Future City of Orlando Safety Projects What we’ve heard North Quarter One – Way Conversion

North Quarter Two – Way Restoration Future City of Orlando Safety Projects What we’ve heard North Quarter Two – Way Restoration

Existing Robinson Street Corridor What we’ve heard

Central Business District Cross Section What we’ve heard

Lake Eola District Cross Section What we’ve heard

Neighborhood District Cross Section What we’ve heard

Milk District Cross Section What we’ve heard

“It is critically important that we reverse the public health crisis caused by the loss of life and serious injuries from crashes. The only acceptable number of transportation deaths is zero and the City is doing everything in it’s power to achieve this goal.” Billy Hattaway, P.E. Transportation Director, City of Orlando billy.hattaway@cityoforlando.net