VISION ZERO COMMITTEE packet agenda
Transportation Authority Board Special Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016; 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Location: Committee Room 263, City Hall
Commissioners: Yee (Chair), Kim (Vice Chair), Campos and Wiener (Ex Officio)
Clerk: Steve Stamos
1. Roll Call
2. Approve the Minutes of the June 30, 2016 Meeting – ACTION* minutes
3. Recommend Approval of a Resolution Urging the League of California Cities to Adopt and Implement Vision Zero Strategies and Initiatives for Eliminating Traffic Deaths and Severe Injuries and to Prioritize Traffic Safety Throughout California – ACTION* resolution
At the 2016 League of California Cities Annual Conference next month, the General Assembly will consider a resolution to adopt Vision Zero. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has requested that the Vision Zero Committee recommend and the Transportation Authority Board adopt a resolution urging the League to commit to supporting Vision Zero programs and initiatives to make safety a top priority for transportation projects and policy formulation, while encouraging the State of California and its cities to pursue similar initiatives.
4. Vision Zero Communications Outreach Updates – INFORMATION attachment
John Knox White, Transportation Planner at the SFMTA, will provide an update on the status of the Vision Zero Communications Outreach Program, which is designed to increase understanding of and commitment to Vision Zero among individual members of the public. The update will include information on outreach to non-English speaking communities.
5. Vision Zero Projects and Initiatives – INFORMATION presentation
Tom Maguire, Director of Sustainable Streets at the SFMTA, will present a status update on the 57 Vision Zero projects, and the schedule for updating the two-year Vision Zero Action Strategy which includes updating the network of citywide Vision Zero high injury corridors. Kate Breen, Director of Government Affairs at the SFMTA, will provide an update on advocacy at the state level for Vision Zero supportive legislation, including automated safety enforcement.
6. Mayor’s Executive Directive on Achieving Vision Zero – INFORMATION* attachment presentation
Mr. Maguire will discuss efforts by SFMTA and other City agencies to respond to the August 3rd Mayor’s Executive Directive ordering city departments to accelerate street safety projects, as well as Commissioner Kim’s request that the SFMTA evaluate how to advance the planned and potential protected bicycle lanes throughout the city.
7. Introduction of New Items – INFORMATION
During this segment of the meeting, Committee members may make comments on items not specifically listed above, or introduce or request items for future consideration.
8. Public Comment
9. Adjournment
* Additional materials
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