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Supporting Documentation · Apr 24, 2024

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

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Q3. How do you typically travel in West Orange? Rank based on how often you use that travel mode (1 being the most often). 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1 (most often) 2 (sometimes) 3 (never) Q4-Q9. With regards to travel in West Orange, how safe do you feel doing the following: 250 200 150 100 50 0 Driving Walking Bicycling Ride-Sharing Other Wheelchair Very Safe Somewhat Safe Neutral Somewhat Unsafe Very Unsafe 158 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

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of 25 st Orange Vision Zero Q10: Safety If you Survey primarily drive to places in West Orange Township, let us know what are the https://survey123.arcgis.com/surveys/3371c74 major barriers to using non- motorized travel modes such as walking or driving more. If driving is NOT the primary mode of travel, please SKIP this question. Walking and biking take longer The sidewalk network is incomplete/ in need of repair There are no safe ways to bike such as bike lanes Driving is practical I am worried about being in a crash I do not like walking or biking or using other modes Speeding cars Poorly maintained roads Hit and runs Impaired visibility due to poor lighting Crossings feel unsafe Distracted drivers I am physically unable to walk or bike I do not have a bike Other 0 100 200 300 of 25 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 159

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Safety Trade-Offs of 25 t Orange VisionQ11: Zero Safety Survey Improving https://survey123.arcgis.com/surveys/3371c74 roadway and traffic safety requires some trade-offs such as: (list of trade-offs pictured below) Which trade-offs would you be willing to accept in order to prioritize safety, comfort and well-being of the West Orange Community? Reduced parking to provide space for other modes Longer route to destinations Increased waiting time at traffic lights Slow traffic Lower speed limits/zones Orange Vision Zero Safety Survey 0 100 200 300 https://survey123.arcgis.com/surveys/3371c7 Q12: Do you have any equity or environmental justice concerns relating to strategies that will increase traffic safety? Answers Count Percentage Cost of ticketing for limited income households Reduced parking to provide space for other modes 178 39.21% Targeted enforcement in communities of color Longer route to destinations 130 28.63% Increased waiting time at traffic lights 219 48.24% Ensuring investment in is equitably distributed Slow traffic 167 36.78% Lower speed limits/zones Other 300 66.08% 0

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ower speed limits/zones Other 300 66.08% 0 100 200 Answered: 412 300 Skipped: 42 Equity Concerns Answers Count Percentage Cost of ticketing for limited income households 100 22.03% Targeted enforcement in communities of color 120 26.43% Ensuring investment in equitably distributed 201 44.27% of 25 Other 38 8.37% 160 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN Answered: 289 Skipped: 165

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Answered: 151 Skipped: 30 Answers Count Percentage Non-motorist (pedestrian,Vision The Township's cyclist, Zero wheelchair users, Action scooters, Plan etc) will focus 65 vulnerable users in developi… on 14.32% Q14: The Township's Vision Zero Action Plan will focus on vulnerable users in developing actions to improve roadway safety. Do you identify with any of the following user groups? Seniors (55+) 136 29.96% Non-motorist Under 18 years old, or a(pedestrian, cyclist, parent of a child wheelchair under 18 yearsusers, old scooters, 109 24.01% etc) People with disabilities 17 3.74% Seniors (55+) Under 18 years old, or a parent of a child under 18 years old Transit riders 23 5.07% Community members that experience racial, ethnic or socioecono 21 4.63% People with disabilities mic disparities Transit riders

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es Transit riders Answered: 371 Skipped: 83 Community members that experience racial, ethnic or socioeconomic disparities How are you connected to West Orange Township? 0 50 100 150 Q15: How are you connected to West Orange Township? I am a resident 22 of 25 I am a visitor I own a business/organization here I work here Other 0 200 400 600 of 25 st Orange Vision Zero Safety Survey https://survey123.arcgis.com/surveys/3371c74 Answers Count Percentage I am a resident 443 97.58% I am a visitor 7 1.54% WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 161 I own a business/organization here 15 3.3%

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Q13: Do you have any additional ideas or thoughts for the West Orange Vision Zero Task Force in improving roadway safety in our Township? (word cloud of responses below) Q16: If you are a resident of West Orange Township, let us know which street you live on? We ask this question so we know if we have good representation from all parts of the Township. (word cloud of responses below) 162 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

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e? Q17: What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-44 45-64 65 or over Count Percentage 12 2.64% 3 0.66% 137 30.18% 187 41.19% 89 19.6% Answered: 428 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP: VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN 163

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Exhibit “B”

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Vision Zero WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP Vision Zero Toolkit Information and Resources to Help YOU Engage Your Community

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