May 2012

Planning for Safety in Greater Kansas City

Agenda

• Performance Based Planning

• Transportation Safety

• Safety in Transportation Programming

PERFORMANCE BASED PLANNINGhttp://www.marc.org/2040/Measuring_Progress/index.aspx

Policy Framework:Regional Vision

In 2009, MARC Board adopted vision of “Becoming America’s Next Green Region”

Greater Kansas City is a sustainable region that increases the vitality of our society, economy, and environment for

current residents and future generations.

Policy Framework:Transportation Outlook 2040

Vision:

A safe, balanced, regional multimodal transportation system that is coordinated with land-use planning, supports equitable access to opportunities, and protects the environment.

Policy Framework:Transportation Outlook 2040

Goals:• Accessibility• Climate Change and Energy Use* • Environment*• Healthy Living* • Place-making*• System Condition• System Performance• Safety and Security• Vital Economy

* New to LRTP

Policy Framework:Transportation Outlook 2040

Major Themes and Strategies:

• Maximize use of existing infrastructure

• Improve connectivity and access

• Promote non-motorized transportation options

• Preserve, enhance, and expand regional transit and paratransit

• Integrate land use and transportation planning

• Enhance, preserve and connect high‐quality natural resources

Accessibility

Economic Vitality

Climate Change/Energy Use

Environment

Place Making

Public Health

Safety & Security

System Condition

System Performance

Annual check-up on meaningful progress towards reaching the region’s transportation goals

2011 Progress Report

Accessibility

Economic Vitality

Climate Change/Energy Use

Environment

Place Making

Public Health

Safety & Security

System Condition

System Performance

Annual check-up on meaningful progress towards reaching the region’s transportation goals

2011 Progress Report

Percent of Population within ½ Mile of Fixed Route Transit Service

2000 Census*

% Within ½ Mile of

Transit Routes

% Within ½ Mile of

Transit Stops

2010 Census*

% Within ½ Mile of

Transit Routes

% Within ½ Mile of

Transit Stops

Total Population

1,724,051 56% 43% 1,862,808 51% 37%

Total Housing Units

719,277 60% 47% 807,291 56% 42%

Total Households 674,725 59% 46% 733,002 55% 40%

Source: US Census Bureau – 2000 and 2010 Census Data

Accessibility: Level of Transit Service

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Source: National Transit Database – Annual Transit Profiles

Accessibility: Level of Transit Service

Redevelopment

Placemaking: Land Use/ Redevelopment

Measure Desired Trend Actual Trend

Redevelopment Percent of population growth

in the Kansas City regional

urbanized area

-9.55% (2000-2010)

Population

2000 2010 Change

Urbanized Area 1,144,295 1,126,110 -18,185

Region 1,672,362 1,862,753 190,391

Source: U.S. Census Bureau – 2000 and 2010 Census Data

Placemaking: Multimodal Options

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Balance between Modes of Transportation

Drove alone Carpooled Worked at home Bus Walked Taxi, motorcycle, bicycle or other

15.8%15.2%16.3%

15.9% 16.7% 16.4% 17.8% 17.5%

Source: American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

Safety & Security: Crash Fatalities

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Fatality Analysis Reporting System

TRANSPORTATION SAFETYhttp://www.marc.org/transportation/safety/index.htm

MARC Transportation Safety Role

• Convene Coalition

• Aggregate, Analyze and Disseminate Data

• Inform Public Policy-Makers

• Integrate Safety into Planning and Programming

Coalition Role

• Provide broad based forum

• Use data

• Set regional goals & priorities

• Share best practices

• Allocate funding to projects

Engineering

Enforcement

EMS

Education

Source: Transportation Planner’s Safety Desk Reference, 2007

4 E’s of Transportation Safety

Destination Safe Coalition - Partners• AAA Missouri

• Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City

• Cass Heartland Mothers Against Drunk Driving

• Children’s Mercy Hospital

• Emergency Nurses Association

• Federal Highway Administration

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

• Federal Railroad Administration

• Federal Transit Administration

• Injury Free KC

• Johnson County Health Department

• Johnson County STOP Underage Drinking

• Kansas City Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers

• Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association

• Kansas City, Mo. Health Department

• Kansas City Scout

• Kansas Department of Transportation

• Kansas Highway Patrol

• Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission

• Kids And Cars

• Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

• Local governments

• Local law enforcement

• Local public works

• Maternal and Child Health Coalition of Greater KC Inc.

• Metropolitan Ambulance Service Trust

• Mid-America Regional Council

• Midwest Research Institute

• Midwest Trauma Society

• Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety

• Missouri Department of Transportation

• Missouri State Highway Patrol

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

• Operation Impact

• Operation Lifesaver

• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

• Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission

• Regional Prevention Center of Johnson, Leavenworth, and Miami Counties

• Safe Kids Johnson County

• Safe Kids Metro KC

• Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas

• Safety Street

• Stephanie’s Lesson

• THINK FIRST of Greater Kansas City

• Union Pacific

Destination Safe Coalition Region

Safety Data Sources

• State Databases

– Kansas: KCARS

– Missouri: TMS

Regional Safety Priorities

• Unbelted Motorists

• Aggressive Drivers

• Youth & Young Adults

• Impaired Drivers

• Pedestrians

• Transportation Safety Data

Importance of Safety Data on Local Roads

• More crashes occur on non-state roads than state roads.

• A large portion of fatal crashes occur on non-state roads.

• Is non-state route crash data available and used for safety planning?

State Non-State Other

KC Region - 1998-2003

Fatal Crashes

All Crashes

Road Safety Assessments

• Piloted in 2010

• 2 Completed

• 1 Planned

Community Outreach

• Public Information and Education (PI& E)– News Releases

– Web site

– Events

– TV

– Radio

• Focused Campaigns– Battle of the Belts

– Seat Belts are for Everyone

– Be Bright at Night

– International Walk To School Day

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMINGSafety & Performance in

Safety in Transportation Programming

• One of many factors considered

• Project evaluation criteria are aligned

– Closely with TO2040 Policy Framework

– Loosely with TO2040 Performance Measures

• Safety Criteria strengthened for 2012 STP/Bridge call for projects

• Project evaluation criteria are tools for decision-makers

Summary

• Performance measures are used to inform strategies and priorities

• Majority of measures are trending in the right direction

• Destination Safe is focused on safety

• Challenges related to accessibility and growth & development. Full report is available: www.marc.org/2040

For More Information:

• Contact:Ron Achelpohl

rona@marc.org

816-474-4240

• See:www.marc.org/2040

http://www.marc.org/2040/Measuring_Progress/index.aspx

http://www.marc.org/transportation/safety/index.htm

http://www.marc.org/transportation/safety/regionaldata.htm