GOAL 1 | VISION ZERO - PARADIGM SHIFT
1.5 SAFETY PROJECTS AND PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT
COST
SUPPORT AGENCY TxDOT, Communications NEEDS Partnerships; Plan/ Study, Staff Capacity
FOCUS AREA Communications
Embed transportation safety into existing community engagement efforts and increase staff capacity for outreach related to safety-focused programs, policies, and infrastructure projects. Develop standard language regarding Vision Zero and roadway safety that is informed by and reflects the values and perspectives of the community. Conduct training for city agencies, staff, and partners to promote consistent messaging when interacting with media, community partners, and the
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TIMEFRAME Short to Mid
LEAD AGENCY
TPW
public. Specific tactics may include: • Maintaining communications tools that aid staff in sharing traffic safety- related information when doing engagement on street projects. • Developing processes and funding to support community-based organization participation in the development and delivery of safety efforts. • Piloting follow-up engagement at select locations where traffic safety improvements were installed as part of project evaluation.
• Routinely incorporating community input – specifically from underrepresented communities – throughout the planning and implementation of transportation safety projects. • Hosting Vision Zero / Complete Streets design trainings and workshops for local government staff, elected officials, TxDOT project managers, consultants, and other stakeholders in project delivery.
1.6 VISION ZERO COORDINATOR
COST
FOCUS AREA Coordination
Create an upper-management level office Vision Zero coordinator position within City government tasked with promoting collaboration, managing implementation, and evaluating transportation safety progress across agencies and organizations. This position should be supported by cross-departmental staff assigned to the collaborative implementation of this plan and should ensure the City can proactively address safety efforts. The coordinator may also provide additional support in regional and state-level planning and implementation processes. Additionally, assess and consider increasing departmental capacity by redesignating or creating new positions dedicated to planning, designing, and implementing Vision Zero and safety projects.
SUPPORT AGENCY City Council
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TIMEFRAME Immediate
LEAD AGENCY
NEEDS Staff Capacity
TPW
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