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Copy of Progress Report - Somerville Vision Zero Street Design Goals and Tracking 2020-1204 — File 210988
3-Dec-20
Source: https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/vision-zero-action-plan.pdf
Progress Report: Vision Zero -Street Design Goals, Action Plan 2020
Strategy
Goal
ID
Annual
Improvements
Funding
Source
CIP
Type
Timeline
(yrs)
Location Type
Description
Major Intersections
SD1.1
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Identify and classify each major intersection within City jurisdiction. Develop a toolbox for improving
these intersections and prioritize the list of intersections for intervention, giving greater weight to
locations in the high injury network and/or communities of concern.
Major Intersections
SD1.2
no
5
QuickBuild
0-2
major intersection
Implement quick-build intersection safety improvements at five major intersections.
Major Intersections
SD1.3
yes
5
QuickBuild
3-5
major intersection
Annually implement quick-build intersection safety improvements to at least five major
intersections.
Major Intersections
SD1.4
yes
2
Permenant
0-2
major intersection
Annually implement permanent physical infrastructure improvements to at least two major
intersections.
Traffic Calming
SD2.1
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Define and publish thresholds for traffic calming improvements on the Vision Zero Portal. Annually
publish and update a traffic calming priority list.
Traffic Calming
SD2.2
yes
2
QuickBuild
0-2
gateway
Annually implement quick-build traffic calming improvements at two gateway locations on
residential streets
Traffic Calming
SD2.3
yes
2
QuickBuild
0-2
mid-block crossing
Annually implement quick-build traffic calming improvements at two mid-block locations on
residential streets
Traffic Calming
SD2.4
yes
4
Permenant
0-2
residential streets
Annually install permanent physical traffic calming improvements at four locations on residential
streets
Mid-Block Crossings
SD3.1
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Identify all mid-block crosswalks, develop a standard operating procedure for improving these
crossings, and prioritize the list of crosswalks for intervention, giving greater weight to locations in
the high injury network and/or communities of concern
Mid-Block Crossings
SD3.2
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Develop crosswalk spacing guidelines to determine locations where the gap between crosswalks is
too far
Mid-Block Crossings
SD3.3
no
3
Permenant
0-2
mid-block crossing
Install quick-build or permanent physical improvements at three existing or new mid-block
crosswalks
Mid-Block Crossings
SD3.4
yes
3
QuickBuild
3-5
mid-block crossing
Annually install quick-build or permanent physical improvements at three existing or new mid-block
crosswalks
Pedestrian Routes
SD4.1
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Develop and publish a sidewalk reconstruction prioritization plan that incorporates proximity to
transit routes and schools.
Pedestrian Routes
SD4.2
yes
2
Permenant
0-2
sidewalk
Annually rehabilitate at least two miles of sidewalk consistent with the City's ADA transition plan.
Pedestrian Routes
SD4.3
no
0
Other
3-5
documentation
Complete an evaluation of the safety and accessibility of all bus stops and rapid transit stations
and develop a prioritization list for improvements, giving greater weight to locations in the high
injury network and/or communities of concern
Pedestrian Routes
SD4.4
yes
3
Permenant
0-2
bus stop
Annually implement permanent physical safety or accessibility improvements at 3 bus stops.
Pedestrian Routes
SD4.5
yes
1
Permenant
0-2
sidewalk
Annually implement permanent physical safety or accessibility improvements to at least one
location within 1/4 mile of a rapid transit station.
Pedestrian Routes
SD4.6
yes
1
Permenant
0-2
sidewalk
Annually implement permanent physical safety or accessibility improvements to at least one
location within 1/4 mile of a school or crossing guard location.
Neighborways
SD5.1
no
0
QuickBuild
0-2
documentation
Implement wayfinding signage for existing Neighborways.
Neighborways
SD5.2
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Develop a citywide plan for Neighborways routes and a toolkit of potential improvements.
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3-Dec-20
Source: https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/vision-zero-action-plan.pdf
Progress Report: Vision Zero -Street Design Goals, Action Plan 2020
Strategy
Goal
ID
Annual
Improvements
Funding
Source
CIP
Type
Timeline
(yrs)
Location Type
Description
Neighborways
SD5.3
no
3
QuickBuild
0-2
neighborways
Enhance three existing Neighborways streets or designate new Neighborways streets.
Neighborways
SD5.4
yes
3
QuickBuild
3-5
neighborways
Annually enhance three existing Neighborways streets or designate new Neighborways streets.
Neighborways
SD5.5
no
0
Other
3-5
documentation
Incorporate Neighborways into prioritization for traffic calming projects as a part of SD2.
Bike Facilities
SD6.1
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Work with SBAC and community stakeholders to complete a Bicycle Network Plan
Bike Facilities
SD6.2
no
2
QuickBuild
0-2
bike infrastructure
Implement and evaluate the performance of two separated bicycle infrastructure projects.
Bike Facilities
SD6.3
no
2
QuickBuild
3-5
bike infrastructure
Implement and evaluate the performance of two separated bicycle infrastructure projects identified
in the bicycle network plan.
Bike Facilities
SD6.4
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Propose changes to the Somerville Complete Street Ordinance that would require, to the extent
possible given the scale and scope of work being done, application of NACTO's Contextual
Guidance for All Ages & Abilities Bicycle Facilities to all street restriping, repaving, and full street
reconstruction projects.
Vehicle Conflict
SD7.1
no
0
Other
0-2
bike lane/crosswalk Increase enforcement of vehicles stopping in bicycle lanes and crosswalks.
Vehicle Conflict
SD7.2
no
0
Other
0-2
crosswalk
Develop and establish a standard operating procedure for the placement of flexible delineators at
crosswalks
Vehicle Conflict
SD7.3
no
3
QuickBuild
0-2
bike lane/crosswalk
Reduce stopping in bike lanes and/or crosswalks at three known problem areas using one or more
of the following strategies: new loading zones, increased separation, outreach to users & business
owners, or new signage
Vehicle Conflict
SD7.4
no
2
QuickBuild
0-2
bike lane/crosswalk Pilot at least two new types of traffic delineators to keep vehicles from entering crosswalks or bike
lanes
Vehicle Conflict
SD7.5
no
3
QuickBuild
0-2
parking
Evaluate existing pick-up/drop-off areas, relocate ineffective locations, and add three new
locations.
Vehicle Conflict
SD7.6
no
0
Other
0-2
documentation
Incorporate raised crosswalks and/or raised bicycle crossings on side streets 1.) as a part of all full
depth roadway and utility reconstruction projects and 2.) when feasible as a part of standard street
and sidewalk resurfacing projects.
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