2024-019 - Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan

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INTRODUCTION Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Connect SoCal, 2020 SCAG's Regional Transportation Plan, titled, Connect SoCal, has a vi- sion to locate housing, jobs, and transit closer together; increase in- vestment in transit and complete streets; and increase mobility options to achieve a more sustainable growth pattern. Relevant policies, prac- tices, and programs include reducing vehicle miles traveled through transportation demand management, focusing growth near destina- tions and mobility options and promoting livable corridors, and setting metrics to track reductions in fatalities and serious injuries. To achieve regional safety targets, SCAG developed a High Injury Network (HIN) mapping tool, provides safety education campaigns, and advocates for funding strategies. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Toward an Active California 2017 Toward an Active California is the State Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan ad- opted by Caltrans to support bicycle and pedestrian mobility with clear objectives, strategies, and actions. Consistent with Vision Zero goals, safety is identified as a key component of the plan with strategies in- cluding the further development of safer streets and crossings, safety education, data, and enforcement. Caltrans District 12 Active Transportation (CAT) Plan 2022 The District 12 CAT Plan identifies pedestrian and bicycle needs across the state highway system in Orange County. Consistent with Vision Zero goals, the document identifies the types of facilities needed and a prioritization of those needs based on a number of factors, including collision history. Freeway Ramp Active Mobility Enhancement Study Caltrans District 12 is evaluating ten of the highest need interchanges within Orange County based on the District 12 CAT Plan to develop concept level plans for improved safety and mobility for people walk- ing and cycling. The study is underway and includes three interchang- es within the City of Santa Ana, and is planning to align with Vision Zero goals of enhanced separation between vulnerable road users and motorist traffic. 1.5 Vision Zero Strategies, Policies, and Goals to Adopt Policies to Adopt The City of Santa Ana has already established several policies relat- ed to achieving zero fatalities and improving the way residents travel within the City. From the 2022 General Plan's Mobility Element, the following policies provide guidance for this Vision Zero Plan and future complete street projects. • Policy M-1.1 Safety: Achieve zero fatalities from traffic collisions through education, enforcement, and infrastructure design. • Policy M-1.2 Balanced Multimodal Network: Provide a balanced and equitable multimodal circulation network that reflects current and changing needs. • Policy M-1.9 Regional Consistency: Ensure the street network is con- sistent with standards set in the OCTA Master Plan of Arterial High- ways and the Congestion Management Program. • Policy M-1.10 Intergovernmental Coordination: Collaborate with fed- eral, state, SCAG, OCTA, rail authorities, and other agencies to fund and improve the regional transportation system. • Policy M-3.1 Non -motorized Travelway Network: Expand and maintain a citywide network of non -motorized travelways within both the pub- lic and private realms that create linkages between neighborhoods, recreational amenities, schools, employment centers, neighborhood serving commercial, and activity centers. • Policy M-3.2 Non -motorized Travelway Amenities: Enhance non -mo- torized travelways with amenities such as landscaping, shade trees, lighting, benches, crosswalks, rest stops, bicycle parking, and sup- port facilities that promote a pleasant and safe experience. • Policy M-3.5 Education And Encouragement: Encourage active trans- portation choices through education, special events, and programs. • Policy M-3.7 Complete Streets Design: Enhance streets to facilitate SANTAANA VISION ZERO PLAN 15