138-24 Exhibit to Resolution Adopting the Township of West Orange Vision Zero Action Plan.pdf

SAFER ROADS Designing roads that encourage safe travel behavior, » Municpal roads account for 24.5% of the HIN encourage compliance with safe speeds, enhance visibility, and reduce distractions is key to a Safe » HIN corridors account for 75% of all crashes System Approach. The Vision Zero Action Plan and 89% of KSI crashes between 2015-2021 identifes safety improvements along the entire HIN » Prioritized HIN Corridors account for almost based on FHWA's Proven Safety Countermeasures. 50% of all fatal crashes, 50% of all severe The actions identified in this plan support and injury crashes, and 40% of all crashes enhance the work already being done by the between 2015-2021 Township to support safety. From implementing a » HIN Intersections accout for 21.4% of all road diet on Main Street to adopting a Complete intersection crashes Streets Policy, the Township of West Orange has been working towards improving safety. » Vulnerable users such as seniors, minors, pedestrians and bicyclists are most at risk of The HIN identifes corridors and intersections that, a fatal or severe injury when improved, will have a direct impact on safety in West Orange and help achieve the Vision Zero goal. » Pedestrian and rear-end crashes are particularly dangerous The Township will prioritize improvements on the » At intersections, right-angle, rear-end and HIN starting with the corridors identified as Priority sideswipe crashes are the most common HIN Corridors based on a combination of the crash types of crashes with pedestrian, bicyclist and equity analysis. In addition, the Township will and left-turn/u-turn making up the

types of crashes with pedestrian, bicyclist and equity analysis. In addition, the Township will and left-turn/u-turn making up the majority monitor locations that were identified through of KSI crashes community input but did not meet the threshold for inclusion based on crash and equity analysis. » Distracted driving and unsafe speed were the top driver contributing factors in all crashes Key findings of the data analysis include: and KSI crashes » County roads make up the majority of the » Driving straight ahead, negotiating curves HIN (59.5%) and striking a parked car are the top pre- crash actions for KSI crashes » I-280 and Route 10 account for 35.5% of KSI crashes » More fatal crashes occured in the winter 64 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

months (December - February) and more Appendix A includes factsheets about each of the severe injury crashes occurred in the countermeasures and their impact on safety. summer months (June-August) Safer Roads actions aim to implement features » Street lighting was a factor in more than appropriate for the intended road use and half of the fatal crashes and a quarter of the environment and reduce the likelihood of error severe injury crashes and the consequence of error. This is achieved » Majority of the bicyclist and pedestrian by separating users in space (such as bike lanes, crashes occurred at intersections, while sidewalks etc.), separating users in time (such majority of KSI crashes occurred in locations as lead pedestrian interval timing, traffic signal away from intersections operations, etc.) and increasing awareness and reducing distractions (increased signage, daylighting » Almost half of KSI crashes occurred on intersections, backplates with retroreflective County roads, and a third occurred on I-280 borders, RRFBs, etc.). Managing the angle of crash reduces impact of a crash; for example, installing a roundabout could change a potential head on The safety improvements identified are based on the collision to a less deadly side swipe collision. data analysis findings and engineering judgement. The key Proven Safety Countermeasures that will help address safety in West Orange include but are not limited to the 10 listed below: WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 65

Table 7. Safer Roads Actions SAFER ROADS Design roadway environments to mitigate human mistakes and account for injury tolerances, to encourage safer behaviors, and to facilitate safe travel by the most vulnerable users. Time Frame Cost Short/ (High- # Action Description Partners Medium/ Medium- Long Low) Implement short-term street safety improvements Essex County, (Proven Safety Countermeasures) along the HIN SR1 systematically, starting with the Prioritized HIN NJDOT, West Short Medium Orange segments (Appendix A). Essex County, SR2 Implement roundabouts/traffic circles. West Orange Long High Implement traffic signal phasing improvements Essex County, SR3 such as protected left turns and lead pedestrian West Orange Short Low interval timing. Essex County, SR4 Implement street lighting improvements. West Orange, Medium Medium PSE&G

, SR4 Implement street lighting improvements. West Orange, Medium Medium PSE&G Implement road diets and create center turning Essex County, SR5 lanes on same roads. West Orange Long Low Essex County, SR6 Implement pedestrian visibility improvements. West Orange Short Medium Essex County, Create pedestrian malls and other pedestrian- SR7 friendly places. Local Business Medium High Owners Assess existing sidewalks for ADA-compliance and Essex County, SR8 assess segments in need of maintenance or repair. West Orange Medium Medium Identify streets that would benefit from proactive Essex County, SR9 safety improvements but did not meet the NJDOT, West Medium Medium threshold for inclusion in the HIN. Orange 66 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

TIMEFRAME: • Short - Under 2 years • Medium - 2-5 years • Long - 5+ years ESTIMATED COST: • Low - < $100,000 • Medium - $100,000 - $1 Million • Long - $I Million + Impact on Equity Priority Performance Measures Safety (High / (Yes/No) Medium /Low) Proven Safety Countermeasures implemented Township-wide along the No High HIN Number of roundabouts installed with additional studies and analysis No High Protected left turns and lead pedestrian intervals implemented No Medium Township-wide as applicable Street lighting improvements implemented as indicated in future study No Medium of lighting conditions Road diets and center turning lanes implemented on relevant roads No Medium Pedestrian visibility improvements implemented Township-wide Yes Medium Pedestrian malls implemented on commercial corridors, including Yes Medium creation of "streateries" (on-road restaurant seating) Study of sidewalk gaps undertaken and all applicable gaps filled Yes High List of streets for potential improvements that are not on the HIN

-road restaurant seating) Study of sidewalk gaps undertaken and all applicable gaps filled Yes High List of streets for potential improvements that are not on the HIN Yes Low WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 67

SAFER ROADS (CONTD.) Design roadway environments to mitigate human mistakes and account for injury tolerances, to encourage safer behaviors, and to facilitate safe travel by the most vulnerable users. Time Frame Cost Short/ (High- # Action Description Partners Medium/ Medium- Long Low) Develop a quick-build program to implement safety Essex County, SR10 treatments with maximum impact throughout the West Orange Short Medium Township. Expand the Township's biking and walking network Essex County, SR12 to key destinations and encourage multi-modal West Orange Long High travel. Support the continuation of the jitney and Essex County, SR13 additional improvements to improve access to and NJT RANSIT, West Short Low comfort of transit shelters. Orange Evaluate street safety improvements on a regular SR14 basis to assess the impact on safety. West Orange Medium Medium Support and assist in advancing regional efforts Essex County, for Vision Zero and active transportation such as SR15 the future Essex County Vision Zero Action Plan,

Essex County, for Vision Zero and active transportation such as SR15 the future Essex County Vision Zero Action Plan, NJTPA, West Long Low Orange NJTPA's Active Transportation Plan. Support and engage local community organizations SR16 to build consensus on traffic safety investments. West Orange Short Medium Develop a Vision Zero checklist for development SR17 review to include safety countermeasures. West Orange Short Low 68 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

TIMEFRAME: • Short - Under 2 years • Medium - 2-5 years • Long - 5+ years ESTIMATED COST: • Low - < $100,000 • Medium - $100,000 - $1 Million • Long - $I Million + Impact on Equity Priority Performance Measures Safety (High / (Yes/No) Medium /Low) Development of a quick-build program Yes Medium Miles of bicycle facilities and sidewalks installed and bicycle and Yes High pedestrian network developed Number of bus shelters installed and jitney route assessed annually No Medium Before and after studies of implemented safety improvements No Medium Appoint Township staff on steering committees or similar committees of No Medium regional plans Township staff to contact local organizations prior to quick-build and Yes Medium safety improvements Development and inclusion of safety countermeasures as a checklist for Yes Medium site plan review WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION