HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpeed Limit Reduction Presentation 3-11-20SPEED LIMITS
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RESIDENTIAL STREETS
CHRIS HENRY, PE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ENGINEER
Eugene City Council Work Session
March 11, 2020
Agenda
Vision Zero policy framework
Effect of speed in crashes
Senate Bill 558
Implementing speed limit change
20 IS PLENTY community campaign
Next steps
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Vision Zero
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Vision Zero
The Eugene Vision Zero
Action Plan identified:
speed as a factor
slowing vehicle speeds as a
strategy
action to support legislation
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Effect of Speed in Crashes
Speed is recognized and prioritized as the
fundamental factor in crash severity
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Senate Bill 558
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Triple Bottom Line
•Healthy community
•Climate recovery goals
•Healthy economy
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Implementing Speed Limit
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Community Campaign
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Council Action Today
Direct City Manager to set a public hearing on a proposed
ordinance
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Next Steps
Council consideration of public hearing
Council consideration of ordinance
Council decision
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Next Steps
Install 20 MPH signs on local residential streets
20 IS PLENTY community campaign and yard signs
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For more information:
Chris Henry, PE
Transportation Planning Engineer
541-682-8472, CHenry@eugene-or.gov
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