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Contract Approval for Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan

Original title: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

Record date · December 5, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The Village Council is considering a proposal to hire a traffic engineering firm to develop a '' action plan. This plan is intended to guide future efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities in the village.

Why it matters

This contract initiates the formal planning process for local traffic safety infrastructure, which will determine future street design and safety priorities for all residents.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Village residents

Residents will be subject to future traffic safety changes and infrastructure designs resulting from the implementation of the Vision Zero plan.

Directly affected

Traffic engineering firms

Firms are eligible to be awarded the contract to perform the engineering services described in the proposal.

Key Facts

The Village Council is reviewing a proposal to award a contract for traffic engineering services.
The contract is specifically for the creation of a 'Vision Zero' action plan.
The file number for this legislative item is 23-6171.
The item was introduced on October 18, 2023.

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The current status of the item is 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Vision Zero plan?

is a strategy used by municipalities to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all.

Has the contract been awarded yet?

No, the document indicates the item is ',' meaning it is prepared for consideration by the Village Council.

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Adoption of Vision Zero Framework

The village is moving toward a formal Vision Zero safety framework, which typically signals a shift in priority toward pedestrian and cyclist safety in future infrastructure projects.

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