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Vision Zero Policy
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WINDSOR
POLICY
Service Area: Office of the City Solicitor
Policy No.:
Department: Planning and Building Services
Approval Date:
February 24, 2020
Division:
Transportation Planning
Approved By:
CR82/2020
Effective Date:
February 24, 2020
Subject:
Vision Zero Policy
Procedure Ref.: None
Review Date: February 2024
Pages:
Replaces: N/A
Prepared By: J. Hagan
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Date: N/A
1.
POLICY
1.1 This policy governs City Council's adoption of the Vision Zero program and its
implementation by the Corporation of the City of Windsor.
2.
PURPOSE
2.1 The Corporation of the City of Windsor endorses the Vision Zero goal of zero
traffic deaths or serious injuries on roadways under its jurisdiction and
commits to collaborating with all stakeholders in working to realize this goal.
2.2 This policy exists:
2.2.1 To identify the relationship between the Vision Zero task force, the
Vision Zero stakeholder group, and the Environment,
Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee
2.2.2 To specify the goals of the Vision Zero Task Force.
2.2.3 To specify the parameters for the Vision Zero Action Plan.
2.2.4 To lay out the requirements for ongoing reporting during
development and implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
3.
SCOPE
3.1 This policy describes how Vision Zero is to be implemented for the
Corporation.
3.2 Appointments to the Vision Zero Stakeholder Group are governed by the
Council Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Committees Policy.
4.
RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 City Council:
4.1.1 Has ultimate authority to approve implementation and funding for
road safety measures in its jurisdiction,
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4.1.2 Is responsible for supporting the appointment of a Vision Zero
Stakeholder Group; and
4.1.3 Is responsible for adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan to be
produced under this policy; and
4.1.4 Is responsible for approving amendments to this policy.
4.2 Administration is responsible for carrying out this policy as follows:
4.2.1 The City Engineer and the City Solicitor as corporate leads for all
transportation and public safety programs are responsible for:
4.2.1.1 Appointing the existing Road Safety Committee as the Vision
Zero Task Force;
4.2.1.2 Recommending the appointment of individuals to a Vision
Zero Stakeholder Group to City Council; and
4.2.1.3
Approving amendments to the Vision Zero Procedure.
4.2.2 The Transportation Planning Senior Engineer or designate is
responsible for:
4.2.2.1
Overseeing implementation of this policy; and
4.2.2.2 Preparing and providing collision data, statistics, and
analysis for use under this policy; and
4.2.2.3 Appointing a staff member to serve as Vision Zero Chair;
and
4.2.2.4 Identifying new departments, agencies, groups, and
individuals to be invited to participate on the Vision Zero
Task Force or the Vision Zero Stakeholder Group and/or
recommending the removal of existing participants; and
4.2.2.5 Presenting the Vision Zero Action Plan to Council for
adoption; and
4.2.2.6 During Vision Zero Action Plan implementation,
preparing annual status reports on progress toward the
plan's goals and targets; and
4.2.2.7 Recommending amendments to this policy as
needed.
4.2.3 The Vision Zero Chair is responsible for:
4.2.3.1 Coordinating and facilitating meetings of the Vision Zero
Task Force and the Vision Zero Stakeholder Group
4.2.3.2 Compiling the initiatives identified by the Vision Zero Task
Force into the Vision Zero Action Plan.
4.2.3.3 During implementation, periodically consulting with the
Vision Zero Task Force.
4.2.3.4 Ensuring that Vision Zero principles are followed
throughout the process.
4.3 The Vision Zero Task Force is responsible for:
4.3.1 Consulting and collaborating with the Vision Zero Stakeholder
Group in the identification of key concerns and priorities.
4.3.2 Reviewing Vision Zero-related analysis.
4.3.3 Identifying targets, goals, and initiatives to be incorporated into the
Vision Zero Action Plan.
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4.3.4 During implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan, reviewing
periodic status updates and identifying recommendations for
adjustments to the plan as needed.
4.4 The Vision Zero Stakeholder Group is responsible for:
4.4.1 Attending Vision Zero Stakeholder Group meetings.
4.4.2 Acting as a liaison with the organization they represent.
4.4.3 Providing feedback and input on the road safety concerns of the
organization or group they represent.
4.4.4 Providing feedback on the materials presented to the Vision Zero
Stakeholder Group during the development of the Vision Zero
Action Plan.
5.
GOVERNING RULES AND REGULATIONS
5.1 Within a year of the adoption of this policy and appointment of the Vision Zero
Stakeholder Group, the Vision Zero Task Force, facilitated by the Vision Zero
Chair, shall:
5.1.1 Review the current state of fatal and serious injury collisions on City
of Windsor roads,
5.1.2 Consult and collaborate with the Vision Zero Stakeholder Group,
5.1.3 Develop a Vision Zero Action Plan and submit it to Council for
approval.
5.2 After approval of the Vision Zero Action Plan, an annual report will be
presented to the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing
Committee outlining the Corporation's progress toward achieving the goals of
Vision Zero.
5.3 This policy will be implemented in accordance with the Vision Zero
Procedure.
6.
RECORDS, FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS
6.1 Records for this policy shall be prepared and retained in accordance with
Records Retention By-Law 21-2013, as amended.
6.2 Attachments:
6.2.1 Attachment 1: Vision Zero Procedure
6.2.2 Attachment 2: Vision Zero Stakeholder Group Terms of Reference