Safe Systems Approach - Traditionally, road safety strives to modify human behavior and
prevent all crashes, however the Safe System approach also refocuses transportation
system design and operation on anticipating human mistakes and lessening impact
forces to reduce crash severity and save lives.
Shouse-Jones went on to discuss the process as to how Vision Zero was implemented.
- 2015 - Mayor’s Task Force on Pedestrian Safety
- 2016 - City Council resolution (PR178-16A)
- 2017 - First Vision Zero Action Plan developed
There were several public input meetings for engineering, education, enforcement as well
as other key partners and stakeholders. There were also town hall meetings and surveys.
Shouse-Jones then discussed what has been done thus far which include:
- Vision Zero perspective is incorporated into everyday work
- Established Crash Analysis Team
- Established Safe Systems Team
- Identified systematic focus areas for engineering solutions
- Conducted first Road Safety Audit (RSA) - Route B/Paris Rd
- Focus on dangerous driving behaviors
- SS4A Grant
Shouse-Jones talked about the new FY23 SS4A Application which will be more focused
on the following:
- Center on one major construction project
- Updated equity analysis
- Include demonstration/pilot projects
- RSA
- More Transit projects
- Traffic Offender pilot municipal court diversion program
- Education/behavior modification programming
The application process is currently open and closed July 10.
Finally, Shouse-Jones discussed some potential furture SS4A projects which include the
following:
- Safety-related construction projects in several areas of city
- Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements
- Proven safety countermeasure pilot projects
- Additional road safety audits (RSAs)
- Safety improvements identified in previous RSAs
- Sidewalk master plan projects
- ADA Transition Plan improvements
- Improvements related to transit study
- Education/Behavior modification programs and strategies
Council members and Staff discussed further.
This item is open to the public: Planning and Zoning Commission
Candidate Interviews
Council interviewed six Planning and Zoning Commission applicants.
II. ANY OTHER ITEMS COUNCIL MAY WISH TO DISCUSS
Council discussed the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Visit scheduled for September
19-21 in terms of who from the City Council might be interested in attending.