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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Show all pagesSAFER 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
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