NACTO Designing Cities 2014 Dongho Chang, City Traffic Engineer October 23, 2014
Presentation overview Perspective on Safety Changing needs of our cities How Seattle is meeting those needs Challenge for you Questions 2
SDOT s mission & vision Mission: delivering a first-rate transportation system for Seattle. Vision: a vibrant Seattle with connected people, places, and products. 3
Our core principles Keep it safe Provide great service Focus on the basics Support a thriving economy Build healthy communities 4
Vehicle Collisions: World Health Issue 1.24 million deaths per year worldwide from crashes 35,200 deaths in US, 3.8 million injuries from crashes 440 deaths in WA, 28 deaths in Seattle 5
2013 Washington Crash Summary 5,359,469 Licensed Drivers, 6,003,141 Registered Vehicles 440,773 Speeding Citations 39,389 cell/texting citations, 31,724 DUI A crash occurs every 5 minutes A person died in a crash every 20 hours A speeding driver is in a crash every 30 minutes 6
City with Zero Traffic Fatality Safe Routes to School Speed Enforcement Program Pedestrian Fatalities decrease by 55% from 2009 to 2010 7
Seattle is growing. A lot. 8
Seattle is growing. A lot. 100,000 new residents & 115,000 new jobs expected over the next 20 years 40% of climate emissions come from transportation 9
Seattle top 5 for alt. travel mode Source: Seattletimes Source: Seattle Bike Blog
200 people can fit in 177 cars 3 buses 1 light rail train on their bikes
Street Right of Way Public Space (27% Seattle is Street ROW) Used for Transportation Utility Serve our Community s Diverse Needs After SVR Design Before Greg Gilbert Seattle Times 12
Accommodate All Modes 13
Changing needs of cities People want choices and flexibility the system needs to adapt and reflect that Environmental and public health concerns Affordability and equity Aging population designing for young and old 14
Protected bike benefits Risk of injury drops 90 percent* on protected bicycle lanes Encourage ridership, particularly willing but weary bike riders Reduce door crashes Add level of bike predictability * December 2012, Vol 102, No. 12 American Journal of Public Health
BMP Proposed Bicycle Network Map Citywide Network: Citywide bicyle network All ages and abilities bicycle facilities that connect key destination clusters Cycle tracks, multi-use trails and neighborhood greenways Citywide Network
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Amazon Development Amazon will support its three tower Denny Triangle development by: Constructing two blocks of cycle track along Seventh Avenue Funding buffered bike lane along Denny Way Contributing $250,000 to bike improvements at Dexter and Seventh
Center City Network Mayor and City Council priority Studies show businesses adjacent to cycle tracks have lower vacancies and higher retail sales* Commute bicycling s increased 18 percent since 2010 in Center City* Fastest growing neighborhood; largest demographic is 25-34 year olds* *Measuring the Street: New Metrics for 21st Century Streets 2012, NYC DOT; Commuter Mode Split Survey, Commute Seattle; 2011 Downtown Demographics Report, DSA
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Our challenge Be creative and innovative Make safety the number one priority Emphasize moving people and goods (not vehicles) Right-size streets to meet today s urban environment 50
Questions? http://www.seattle.gov/transportation