Item 32 - Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan

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INTRODUCTION City of Costa Mesa General Plan 2015-2035 Circulation Element The General Plan Circulation Element emphasizes the importance of complete streets, development of safety programs, and implementa- tion of enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities as mechanisms for reducing collisions and fatalities, as well as increasing the bicycle and pedestrian mode share. The document identifies policies that encour- age and accommodate all roadway users, consistent with Vision Zero. Housina Element The General Plan Housing Element discusses sustainable develop- ment aligned with transportation opportunities as a means of reducing vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. Active Transportation Plan 2018 The 2018 Active Transportation Plan provides countermeasures to improve safety for bicycle and pedestrian modes that are consistent with Vision Zero goals. The document also identifies bicycle education programs and a Bicycle Safety Guide for improved comfort and confi- dence navigating the bicycle network appropriately. Complete Streets Safety Assessment 2021 The Costa Mesa Complete Streets Safety Assessment was conducted by the University of California Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) to study the complete streets con- ditions at various study locations within the City of Costa Mesa. This assessment identified safety countermeasures with an aim to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, walkability, and accessibility, consistent with Vision Zero goals. Local Road Safety Plan 2022 The Costa Mesa Local Road Safety Plan identifies a framework to iden- tify, analyze, and develop transportation safety enhancements on the City's roadway network. The plan vision stated in the document is to enhance the transportation network to achieve zero traffic fatalities and serious injury related collisions, consistent with Vision Zero goals. Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Education Program The Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Education Program has identified goals to provide bicycle safety education, encourage safe bicycling habits, and create safer, calmer streets and neighborhoods. The pro- gram includes the development of a safety curriculum for youth, bi- cycle rodeos, and other training materials that are all consistent with Vision Zero goals. Pedestrian Safety Tips Webpage The City of Costa Mesa provides a webpage on Pedestrian Safety Tips for safely navigating the roadway network that aligns with Vision Zero goals. This webpage focuses on safe habits and procedures for cross- ing streets, as well as improving self-awareness and visibility. City of Fountain Valley General Plan Circulation Element The draft updated General Plan includes a Mobility Element with Goal CM-2 seeking: "A comprehensive and multimodal network of streets, bikeways, and pedestrian areas that facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people and goods while minimizing vehicle miles trav- eled" Housing Element 2022 The Housing Element references bicycle, pedestrian, and transit im- provements to shift transportation from vehicular modes per the fol- lowing: • Single room occupancy residential projects must provide one secure bicycle stall for each 3 units, to help encourage active transportation options. • Various references to zero net energy homes to help address cli- mate change. • Site improvements section quote: "Though most of the City is cur- SANTAANA VISION ZERO PLAN 9