A few highlights: - Makes some smart changes to our laws, like ending “right on red” and lowering speeds on residential streets to 20 MPH. - Changes the presumption at residential intersections to make them all-way stops.
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I’ve just introduced the Vision Zero Omnibus Act - wide-ranging legislation aimed at safer streets for everyone & in every neighborhood. I don’t care if you’re walking, biking, riding, or driving - you deserve to get from point A to point B safely. #VisionZeroDC (THREAD)
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- Adds substantial fines when contractors & utilities don’t replace crosswalks & bike lanes immediately after road work. - Requires developers to include new sidewalks, crosswalks & markings, protected bike lanes, & plans for legal curbside drop off of rideshare or deliveries.
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- Requires DDOT to create more sidewalk & bike lane connections. - Creates a new Citizen Traffic Safety Pilot Program to help with enforcement of crosswalks, bike lanes, fire lanes, & bus stops. - Requires DDOT create & submit a report after every fatal & critical crash in DC.
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And... sets new aggressive goals - similar to our landmark Clean Energy DC law - to get 50% of commutes by public transit & an add’l 25% by bike/ped by 2032.
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Safe travel, especially without a car, shouldn’t be a perk based on your zip code. It should be everyone’s standard because we can’t talk about transit equity if we’re not willing to tackle basic street safety for every person and in every neighborhood.
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http://www.charlesallenward6.com/councilmember_allen_introduces_vision_zero_omnibus_bill … Once the bill is posted in LIMS, will share actual legislation.
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wow - this is a really impressive bill. Get. This. Passed. Now.
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