Arlington County Vision Zero External Stakeholders Group Meeting #2 Thursday, January 16, 2020 Sam Kittner/Kittner.com Vision Zero Project Team Supported by the County’s Interdepartmental Stakeholders Group Contacts: Hui Wang hwang@arlingtonva.us | Christine Sherman Baker csherman@arlingtonva.us 1
Agenda • 6:00PM Introductions (All) • 6:10PM Responses from the External Stakeholders Feedback Form (County Staff) • 6:20PM Open Conversation about Feedback Form Responses (All) • 6:40PM Goals and Priorities – Public Meeting Activity Prep (All) • 7:10PM Hosting Public Engagement Pop-ups (All) • 7:25PM Next Steps/Action Items (County Staff) 2
External Stakeholder Group (Recap) • Mission • Foster a Vision Zero program in Arlington County that prevents traffic deaths and severe injuries by taking a proactive, preventative approach that prioritizes traffic safety. • Purpose • Extend safety culture and commitment to the public through education and engagement programs. • Assist in guiding public outreach strategies related to Vision Zero. • Provide insight, feedback, and local knowledge. • Participate in bimonthly meetings with County staff. 3
Introductions • Name • Organization • Most interesting mode of transportation you took in 2019 4
Vision Zero Goals & Priorities Action Plan Timeline Jan 2020 Mar 2020 May 2020 Jul 2020 Nov 2019 Sep 2020 Nov 2020 Engagement Action Engagement Action Plan Orientation Action Plan Action Plan on Goals & Strategies on Action Content & Prep Draft Review Execution Values Planning Strategies Development 5
Vision Zero Goals & Priorities Design of the Action Plan Goals • A longer-term target for achievement that addresses Vision Zero and Values. • Short- to mid-term (max 5-year) Objectives targets refined to specific aspects of a goal. • Actions set forth to Action Items achieve objectives and ultimately goals. 6
Responses from the External Stakeholders Feedback Form 20 Responses – Thank You! • Parks and Recreation Commission • ACTC • NCAC • Ballston BID • Transit Advisory Committee • Transportation Commission • Rosslyn BID • Clarendon Alliance, Inc • Lee Highway Alliance • Planning Commission • WABA • Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission • Arlington County Civic Federation • Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Arlington Public Schools • Crystal City BID • Arlington Commission on Aging • Bicycle Advisory Committee • Arlington Economic Development Commission • CPRO 7
External Stakeholders Feedback Form: Defining “Transportation Safety” • Equity in safety/operations for all modes. • Reduced severe crashes. • Clear engineering and rules designed for all users. • Enhanced pedestrian facilities. • Equity in safety/options for all ages and abilities. • Increased perceived safety by users. • Enhanced bicycle facilities. • Safe choices are easy choices. • Safe accessibility and connections to public facilities. • Well-informed and respectful transportation users. • Traffic calming & reduced vehicle speeds. • Upgraded public transit operations and facilities. • Constant safety evaluation and action. 8
Interdepartmental Stakeholders Feedback: Transportation Safety Values Identified by Interdepartmental • Accountability • Build on Successes County Staff • Responsibility • Communication • Equity • Emergency Response • Health/Well-being • Accessibility • Transparency • Intuitive Design • Public Process • Courtesy/Compassion • Ped/Bike/Transit Emphasis • Innovation • Data-Driven Methods • Technology • All-Ages; All-Races; All-Abilities • Education • Collaboration/Cohesiveness 9
External Stakeholders Feedback Form: Transportation Safety Values Identified by you! • Ped/Bike/Transit Emphasis • Accessibility (Including Construction) • Data-Driven Methods • Connectivity • Accountability • Established Policies • All-Ages; All-Races; All-Abilities • Quick Action • Equity • Balance Safety & Mobility • Intuitive Design • Collaboration/Cohesiveness • Speed Reduction • Public Process • Transparency • Communication • Responsibility • Innovation 10
Open Discussion 11
Vision Zero Goals & Priorities Public Meeting Format MEETING: Tues, January 28 • Sign-in Table w/ Introductory Hand-Outs 5-8PM • 4 Display Boards Washington-Liberty • Vision Zero Overview High School Cafeteria • Background Data on Transportation Safety in Arlington • Arlington’s Existing Safety Programs • Process to Develop Arlington’s Vision Zero Action Plan • 3 Activities (+ Children’s Activities) • Review of Draft Vision Zero Goals • Identification of Three Long-Term Transportation Safety Priorities • “To me, ‘transportation safety’ means…” Photobooth • Children’s “Build Your Own Complete Street” & Coloring • Online Feedback Form Available Day After Meeting (Open: Jan 29 – Feb 29) 12
Public Meeting Activity Dry Runs 13
External Stakeholders Feedback Form: Effective Engagement Channels Specific Channels Identified Channels Mentioned in Responses • Arlington County Website 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Facebook Email List Serve • Instagram Social Media • Twitter Meetings • Nextdoor Newsletters • Civic Association Meetings/Newsletters Website • APS Talk Flyers • APS Friday at Five Newsletter Events • Peachjar Online Flyers Neighborhood Listserves • Monthly Principal Meetings Partner Organizations • School Board Meetings Radio Programs • County Board Meetings Blogs • Aging Matters TV/Radio Programs Door to Door • Google Groups Mail • WalkArlington & BikeArlington Forums TV Programs • Bus Stop/Vehicle Flyers Word of Mouth 14
External Stakeholders Feedback Form: Additional Thoughts on Outreach • Secure funding • Provide frequent and concise outreach with all stakeholders • Tap into partner lists and channels • Identify places with crash histories and ask about experiences • Meet people where they are (eg. bus stops, metro stations, trails) • Tailor messages to audiences (eg. kids, languages) • Utilize blogs and local writers • Prioritize historically underserved communities and vulnerable users • Make it clear how feedback will be used • Use language that includes all modes (eg. “transportation” and “mobility”) • Show commitment from County leadership & Board • Ensure action, not just talk! 15
Why Pop-Ups? • Expand the scope of engagement to be more inclusive • Reach people not likely to attend public meeting/complete online form • Held at pre-existing events to take advantage of large groups of people who may not be aware of Vision Zero • Could include events at high-traffic locations (eg. Metro stations) as a secondary alternative • Allow for substantial conversation to define the topic and ask for thoughtful feedback • Follow a simple format: • Vision Zero overview board • “To me, transportation safety means…” activity • Hand-out cards to provide info and lead participants to the website 16
External Stakeholders Feedback Form: Interest in Helping with Pop-Ups Pop-Up Locations Identified • County Parks (PRC/NCAC) • Central Place Plaza (Rosslyn BID) • Rosslyn Metro (Rosslyn BID) • Bike to Work Day Stop (LHA / Crystal City BID) • Earth Day Event (LHA) • Elementary School Info Night (APS) • Summer Activities Fair (APS) • Pre-K Information Night (APS) • Syphax Education Center (APS) • High School Athletic Events (APS) • Community Engagement Forum (Aging) • Clarendon Metro Plaza (Clarendon Al.) • Courthouse Plaza (Clarendon Al.) • Market Common (Clarendon Al.) • Open to Ideas (NCS / PAC) • Crystal City Metro (Crystal City BID / BAC) • Water Park (Crystal City BID) • Farmers Market (Crystal City BID) • MVT Various Locations (BAC) 17
Next Steps / Action Items • Spread the word about the public meeting on January 28 from 5-8PM at Washington-Liberty High School • Email Listservs • Flyer Distribution • Social Media Posts • Other Outlets! • Attend the meeting • Encourage conversations • Interact and share what you learn with the ESG • Review and promote the website • Collaborate with County Staff to set up pop-up events (J an 29 – Feb 29) 18
Next Meeting • March 5, 2020 | 6:30-8PM | 251 18 th Street S - Crystal City • Review of Public Engagement Results • Feedback on Goals & Objectives • Definition of Transportation Safety & Community Priorities • Ideas for Enhancing Transportation Safety • Action Strategies & Outlets Brainstorm Part 1 • Let’s start talking about action items for the Action Plan! 19
Thank You! 20
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