The actions proposed for the Hoboken Vision Zero Action Plan are organized in a safe systems approach to eliminating injury and fatal crashes. The approach is founded on a premise that human life and health are the paramount consideration when designing, maintaining, and using streets.

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The following action items are considered those that are anticipated to have high impact. For a complete list of action items, please refer to Appendix B of the action plan or click the button below.  

SAFE STREETS

Streets and street features that slow traffic speeds, separate conflicting movements, and provide dedicated spaces for different modes are critical for long term and sustainable crash and trauma reduction. Actions for safe streets prioritize infrastructure improvements and roadway design changes to address acute threats and provide safer walking and bicycling networks.

SAFE SPEED

High speed driving puts people walking and biking at a greater risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Actions for safe speeds focus on reducing vehicle speeds through policy changes, programs to reinforce slow speeds, and public awareness.

SAFE AND SMALLER VEHICLES

Safe vehicles play an important role in reducing road trauma. Because of emergent technologies, vehicle designs can protect people outside and inside a vehicle by preventing a crash or absorbing some of the crash forces to decrease the risk of death or serious injury for all parties involved. Certain types of vehicles, notably larger vehicles, pose greater safety risks to people walking and biking not only because they are heavier, but also because there are inherent blind spots. Actions for safe vehicles focus on safety features and designs for large vehicles and shared vehicles. In addition, actions for smaller vehicles will be necessary to maintain the high level service quality of fire, waste management, and delivery on streets where protected bikeways and other safety treatments may require operations to take place further from the curb.

SAFE BEHAVIORS

Safe road users are an important part of a safe road system, especially in the interim as the system is being built. Road users should, to the best of their ability, try to operate within the boundaries set by the road system designers. This can include wearing seatbelts, using helmets, and driving at or below the posted speeds. In Hoboken, Vision Zero will be more successful if it is supported and practiced by members of the public who understand the importance of Vision Zero measures and the role they play in ensuring safe streets. Actions for safe people prioritize education, awareness, and training as means to promote acceptance of Vision Zero and adherence to safer behaviors.

POST-CRASH INVESTIGATION & CARE

Severe crashes may still occur. And when they do, a rapid response by trained medical professionals is the final safety net to increase the probability that victims survive. Not only is on the scene care important, but it is also important to understand the long-term health and economic impacts on victims. After medical care has been provided, comprehensive investigation and communication actions can increase the City's understanding of the underlying causes of crashes at the scene and improve reporting to the public.

DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS

More than ever, data is both available and critical to ensuring the successful implementation of Vision Zero actions. By collecting data on traffic safety issues and frequently reassessing its Vision Zero performance against stated goals, Hoboken can better deliver on its promises to become a safe city for all.