1. New Orleans City Council Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee Meeting April 8th, 2016 City of New Orleans City Council Chambers

2. Photo Credit: Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune

3. Created via City of New Orleans Ordinance Calendar No. 30,527 Approved March 5, 2015 Appointments thru June 30, 2016 Introduced by Councilmember Brossett, Transportation Committee Chair Task: Provide Council expert guidance on principles and policies concerning transportation safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in the City of New Orleans Background

4. Committee Context Public Meetings: Monthly 13 Committee Members: City & Community appointees Stakeholders: Nonprofits, community groups and general public Input: City and stakeholder input combined with data & information available via relevant previous work

5. Source: Karen Parsons, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission

6. Walking & Bicycling in New Orleans Pedestrian Fatality Rate (2013) U.S.: 1.5 per 100,000 LA: 2.1 per 100,000 NOLA: 3.7 per 100,000 Bicycle Fatality Rate (2013) U.S.: 2.35 per 1 million LA: 3.03 per 1 million NOLA: 5.28 per 1 million Walking/Bicycling Mode Share (2014) Bicycle 3.35% - Rank 8th nationally Pedestrian 4.60% Infrastructure Investments Bike Facilities Mileage - 105 miles # of ADA compliant intersections upgraded - 5000

7. Previous Work Plan for the 21st Century: New Orleans 2030, Adopted August 2010 as amended through 2012 City of New Orleans Complete Streets Ordinance, Adopted December 15, 2011 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan for Public Rights-of-Way, (June 15, 2013) Department of Public Works City of New Orleans Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) Part 1: Engineering Strategies (July 2014) RPC and City of New Orleans DPW New Orleans Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Count Report, RPC, DOTD and UNO (2014) New Orleans Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Report/ 2011-2012 data (2014), RPC, DOTD and UNO

8. Photo Source: Robert Morris, Uptown Messenger

9. Enforcement & Education Subcommittee Introduction Subcommittee to evaluate existing local laws, created by ordinance, relative to bike and pedestrian safety; evaluate officer training and offer best practices for officer training; assess current educ ation efforts compared to best practices. Goals & Tasks Review and evaluate relationship of local ordinances to State law Review and evaluate administrative actions needed Identify barriers/opportunities

10. Enforcement & Education Subcommittee Enforcement Recommendations Short-term Modernize City Legislation and Evaluate Administrative Policy ○Update Muni Code Section 154 in parity with LA Title 32/State traffic regulations & penalties ○Create new Skateboarding ordinance Mid- to Longer-term Create a Vulnerable Roadway User Law Create of a Hit-and-Run alert system Review of construction permitting process Enforcement of construction work zone safety & access NOPD collaboration to improve crash reports for detailed crash analysis

11. Enforcement & Education Subcommittee Education Recommendations Short-term Include additional 2017 City budget line items for: Full-Time citywide ped/bike program manager Safety education program Establish On-going Education & Training of Muni Code Sec. 154 and LA Title 32 for: New Orleans Police Department (including: Traffic, Crash Investigators) Traffic Court Judges District Attorney Mid- to Longer-term Data-driven Graduated Enforcement Develop City Branded Public Education Campaig n

12. Photo Credit: Scott Threlkeld, New Orleans Advocate staff

13. Infrastructure Subcommittee Introduction Subcommittee to evaluate current City infrastructure policy and practices for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Goals & Tasks Review and collect vulnerable roadway user concerns Review numerous aspects of infrastructure: Traffic and engineering, permitting, accessibility, mobility, construction controls, events, and sidewalks. Review long-term maintenance concerns Review resource allocation and best practices

14. Infrastructure Subcommittee Recommendations Short-term Determine crash reduction/elimination goal and timeframe Create Senior Zones, Car-Free Zones (malls) and Transit Zones Create Open Streets Ordinance Support dedicated and increased levels of funding for ped/bike program, projects and maintenance through City bond and budget Mid- to Longer-term Strengthen Construction Zone requirements to ensure ped/bike/ADA accommodations Create legislation reducing Speed Limit to 25 MPH Citywide Create legislation eliminating Right-Turn-on-Red Citywide

15. Infrastructure Subcommittee Recommendations Mid- to Longer-term (cont.) Encourage the Mayor and City Departments to: Develop and employ a Traffic Safety Technology Evaluation process (pre- and post project) Include Complete Streets designs in ALL traffic design work Implement high priority projects identified in Action Plans equitably

16. Photo Source: Charlie London, Charlie’s Neighborhood News

17. Process & Integration Subcommittee Introduction Subcommittee to evaluate existing organizational framework at the City relative to bicycle and pedestrian safety activities. Departmental Interagency Outreach/Input Activities Goals & Tasks Interview departments and relevant agencies Determine knowledge Determine capacity Determine applicability Identify barriers/opportunities

18. Process & Integration Subcommittee Recommendations City Council work with the Mayor to support and deploy the following plans and programs: Short-term: Clarify Citywide safety goals for people that walk/bike Notify general public and City departments of these goals Provide leadership that directs internal efforts across departments Request each City department evaluate and develop appropriate role Request each City department incorporate tasks into regular activities

19. Short-term (cont.): Enhance and support the City’s Complete Streets working group Establish as true multi-departmental committee that meets regularly and provides ongoing oversight and direction Establish a Citywide ped/bike program coordinator Process & Integration Subcommittee Recommendations

20. Mid- to Longer-term: ●City Planning Commission develop Master Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan ●Department of Public Works create a Bicycle Safety Action Plan ●Health Department support the establishment of an equitable Vision Zero policy and program ●Marketing Tourism promote safety messaging and provide materials to businesses, tourists, and public ●NOPD actively educate officers on rights and responsibilities of all road users, including people on bikes and on foot; protect rights and safety of all road users Process & Integration Subcommittee Recommendations

21. Source: Stephen Miller, Streetsblog NYC

22. Overall Findings Equitable Strategy to Prioritize Safety of Vulnerable Roadway Users Increase & Dedicated Funding: Data analysis, coordination, encouragement, education, enforcement and infrastructure is needed. Transparent Local Crash Data and Analysis: Crash data and analysis are necessary to guide decision-making to improve safety. Collaboration and Coordination: Across departments and agencies. Critical to ensure policy, programs and procedures are integrated, understood and implemented.

23. Source: Vision Zero Network

24. Opportunities Bond Measure April 9th Vulnerable Roadway User Bill SB 171 City Master Plan Update Bike Share RFP FEMA Settlement Safe Routes to School Vision Zero Emerging Cities Strong Community Partnerships Complete Streets Implementation

25. Next Steps Incorporate Input Draft Report (Spring) Submit Final Report (Summer)

26. Acknowledgements Special Thanks to: Councilmember Brossett & Staff All of City Council City Staff Nonprofit Stakeholders Community Members

27. Public Comment Big picture: Did we miss anything?