Title
Resolution in Support of Vision Zero Durham (15 minutes)
Terry Bellamy, City of Durham Director of Transportation
Narrative
The Durham Transportation Department launched Vision Zero Durham, a roadway safety program, on August 1, 2017. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has achieved great success in Europe and continues to gain momentum internationally. Approximately 39,822 crashes have occurred on Durham roadways from 2001-2014. One hundred and three pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists have died as a result of these crashes. The goal of Vision Zero Durham is to achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways by working with our partners to implement the 5E Strategy - education, evaluation, enforcement, engineering, and encouragement.
The Durham Transportation Department hosted a Vision Zero Durham kick-off meeting on August 1, 2017 with representatives from the City of Durham, Durham County, the state, and various community organizations. At this meeting, Vision Zero Durham stakeholders discussed the importance of partnerships in achieving a successful Vision Zero program.
The Durham Transportation Department is currently in the process of scheduling a series of events for the second week of September for Vision Zero Durham week. The Durham Transportation Department is also finalizing its Vision Zero Durham Action Plan, a document that will lay out our long and short-term strategies and goals for Vision Zero Durham.
Recommendation
TC Action: Forward the resolution to the MPO Board.
Board Action: Adopt the resolution in support of Vision Zero Durham.