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R9V-Discuss Participation In The Mayors Challenge For Safer People Safer Streetb:MIAMIBEACH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager FROM: MichaelGrieco,Commissioner DATE: March 3'd,2015 SUBJECT: Discussion regarding Miami Beach's potential participation in the US Department of Transportation Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets Please place on the March 11th City Commission Meeting Agenda a discussion item regarding Miami Beach's potential participation in the US Department of Transportation Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets Attached, please find report released by United States Department of Transportation, "Mayor's Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets". lf you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Danila Bonini at extension 6457. MG/db We are committed lo providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and ptay in our vibrant tl ^;--t at-,^-;^ Ag;naa ftem R4V Date 3.ll-lf757 Mayors'Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets I Department of Transportation U nited Sloles Deportment of Tronsportotion Page 1 of4 Mayors' Chattenge f or Safer Peopte, Safer Streets Photo Caption: U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx atthe 2014 Pro Walk. Pro Bike. Pro Place Conference Secretary Foxx is challenging mayors and local elected officials to take significant action to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities over the next year. Mayors' Challenge pafticipants will be invited to attend the Mayors' Summit for Safer People, Safer Streets in March, and their cities will spend a year helping their communities undertake seven activities to improve safety. The challenge is based on the 2010 USDOT Policv Statement on Bicvcle and Pedestrian Accommodation. Click here for an executive summary of the Mayors' Challenge. Cities can join the challenge here or by emailing their Team Leader's contact information to oed b i kesafetv@dot. oov Mayors and other elected city officials can participate by leading a call to action and helping their cities take on the Challenge activities outlined below. Call to Action http ://www. dot. gov/mayors-challenge 313120r5758 Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets I Department of Transportation Page 2 of 4 . Issue a public statement about the importance of bicycle and pedestrian safety. Form a Ioca! action team to advance safety and accessibility goals . Take local action through the Challenge activities (listed below) Mayors' Challenge Activities . Take a Comolete Streets aporoach . Identifo and address barriers to make streets safe and convenient for all road users. includino people of all aoes and abilities and those usino assistive mobility devices o Gather and track bikino and walkino data . Use desions that are approoriate to the context of the street and its uses. Take advantaoe of oooortunities to create and comBlete oed-bike networks throuoh maintenance . Improve walkino and bikino safetv laws and requlations . Educate and enforce orooer road use behavior bv all Take a Complete Streets approach Complete streets make it safe and convenient for people of all ages and abilities to reach their destination whether by car, train, bike, or foot. A Complete Streets approach stafts with a policy commitment to prioritize and integrate all road users into every transportation project. Read more about Take a Complete Streets approach Back to Top ldentify and address barriers to make streets safe and convenient for all road users, including people of all ages and abilities and those using assistive mobi lity devices The ability for older adults, young children, and people with disabilities to travel safely is critical to freedom of mobility and quality of life. People may have challenges with eyesight, reaction times, cognitive ability and muscle dexterity that travel difficult. Read more about Identify and address barriers Back to Top Gather and track biking and walking data The lack of systematic data collection related to walking and bicycling transportation, such as count data, travel survey data, and injury data, creates challenges for improving non-motorized transpoftation networks and safety. Communities that routinely collect walking and biking data are better positioned to track trends and prioritize investments. http ://www. dot. gov/mayors-challenge 31312015759 Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets I Department of Transportation Page 3 of4 Read more about data collection Back to Too Use designs appropriate to the context of the street and its uses Transpoftation agencies are encouraged, when possible, to go beyond designing walking and bicycling facilities to the minimum standards. It is more effective to plan for increased usage than to retrofit an older facility. Planning projects for the long-term should anticipate likely future demand for bicycling and walking facilities and not preclude the provision of future improvements. Read more about aoprooriate street desiqn Back to Too Take advantage of opportunities to create and complete ped-bike networks through maintenance Expanding and improving existing roads and facilities to build biking and walking networks as part of regular and routine resurfacing and other maintenance programs can be a low cost alternative to building new roads or widening existing roads. Read more about create networks Back to Top lmprove walking and biking safety laws and regulations Traffic laws such as reduced speed, failure to yield, passing, and helmet laws can be effective in improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and others. Read more about walkino and bikino safetv laws and reoulations Back to ToB Educate and enforce proper road use behaviors by all Highly-visible and well publicized targeted enforcement tied with educational campaign has shown to be effective in reducing crashes. Read more about education and enforcement Back to Too http ://www. dot. gov/mayors-challenge 3l3l20ts760 Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets I Department of Transportation Updated: Tuesday, February 24,2075 Click on the slide below to view the Mayors'Challenge lnformationalWebinar Related Links . Mavors' Challenoe Executive Summarv . Mavors' Challenoe O's & A's o Mavors' Challenoe Cities Pedestrian and Bicycle Sofrty US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 United States oedbi kesafetv@dot. oov Business Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm ET, M-F Page 4 of4 Sign up lor theMayors' ChatLenge! http ://www. dot. gov/mayors-challenge 3/312015761 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 762