138-24 Resolution Adopting Vision Zero Task Action Plan for the Township of West Orange - 2024.pdf

138-24 April 24, 2024 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021, the Township Council for the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) adopted Resolution #238-21 authorizing the establishment of a Vision Zero Task Force to prepare an Action Plan to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, while increasing safety, health and mobility for all; and WHEREAS, the Vision Zero Task Force has prepared and issued a Vision Zero Action Plan outlining strategies and actions to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries within the Township (the “Action Plan”), annexed hereto as Exhibit “A;” and WHEREAS, the Vision Zero Task Force has also prepared and issued a Vision Zero Toolkit, annexed hereto as Exhibit “B,” providing information and resources to help engage the community within the Township towards the goals articulated in the Action Plan; WHEREAS, the Township reiterates its commitment to creating streets, corridors and intersections that safely accommodate all users of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, the Action Plan provides data compiled from 2015 through 2021 which shows that within the Township: (i) more than two fatal motor vehicle crashes occur on an annual basis; (ii) seven pedestrian fatalities occur on an annual basis; (iii) twenty-eight motor vehicle crashes occur with server injuries; and (iv) three bicyclist and pedestrian accidents occur with severe injuries; and WHEREAS, the Action Plan provides recommendations and countermeasures aimed at eliminating the number of fatalities and severe injuries for both motorists and pedestrians within the Township. NOW, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that the Township hereby expresses reiterates its support of the policies and