STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 8, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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A resolution authorizing (1) the adoption of the City of Dallas Vision Zero Action Plan; and (2) the coordination of initiatives and partnerships necessary to implement the actions and goals set forth in the Vision Zero Action Plan - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for potential future costs)
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BACKGROUND
In 2019, the Dallas City Council passed a resolution directing the city manager to lead city departments in the development of a Vision Zero Action Plan, with the goal of zero traffic fatalities and a 50 percent reduction in severe injuries by 2030. The Vision Zero Action Plan will lay out the strategies and actions City departments will need to complete over the next five years to make progress towards the Vision Zero goal.
On behalf of the city manager, the Dallas Department of Transportation led the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan throughout 2021 and 2022, in close coordination with other key city departments and the stakeholders on the Vision Zero Task Force.
Key steps that informed the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan included:
• An in-depth crash data analysis, conducted by the Office of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, with the Department of Transportation, that identified the locations and factors most closely associated with fatal and severe injury crashes.
• Meetings with the Vision Zero Task Force, which included representatives from key city departments, partner agencies in transportation and law enforcement, hospitals, and advocacy groups.
• Extensive literature reviews of best practices for traffic safety with regards to engineering, enforcement, education, evaluation, and equity.
• Public engagement, including several virtual community engagement events and surveys.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
City Council was briefed on Vision Zero: Traffic Safety Strategy on October 2, 2019.
On December 11, 2019, City Council authorized the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan, by Resolution No. 19-1900.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on February 19, 2021.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the progress of the Vision Zero Action Plan development on June 8, 2021.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the progress of the Vision Zero Action Plan development on November 15, 2021.
City Council was briefed on the Vision Zero Action Plan on January 5, 2022.
City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 3, 2022. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/Vision-Zero-Action-Plan_06.03.22_V3%20(002).pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Future costs are estimated at $30 million through future bond for additional staffing; low-cost, quick-build improvements; speed data collection and analysis; speed limit studies citywide; and development of a safety education campaign by a consultant.