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“Leading pedestrian interval is basically a real‑time strategy that allows the pedestrian…a head start or jump start, in front of the adjacent vehicle queues,” said Simon Ramos of the Street Transportation Department. Ramos summarized a Northern Arizona University study the city commissioned; he said the research found LPIs significantly reduced predicted conflicts and the likelihood of medium‑ and high‑severity conflicts at treated intersections.

Staff described the criteria used to evaluate locations for LPIs: five‑year crash history, pedestrian volumes, turn‑movement counts, intersection configuration, proximity to schools or transit stops, and vehicle level of service. Ramos said the department reduced its threshold for installation based on NAU guidance and will prioritize installing at least one LPI in each capital district; 12 locations were selected for installation in 2025.

Committee members asked whether LPI timing would be incorporated during new signal rebuilds and how LPIs affect vehicle level of service; staff said they are updating standard operating procedures and expect LPI calculations to be included in future signal timing guidelines. “We just finalized our SOP a couple of years ago with the best press and clearance interval. We’ll be able to change the rule…” Ramos said, adding that in many locations the cycle length can be adjusted without substantially disrupting vehicle coordination.

Members and public commenters raised concerns about emergency‑vehicle response and signal preemption. David, a public speaker, said emergency‑response concerns should not be used to prevent safety upgrades and argued for maximizing pedestrian head‑start times at busy light‑rail transfer intersections. Committee members asked staff for lists of intersections equipped for emergency preemption and for the list of fire and police vehicles that currently have preemption equipment; staff said some vehicles and signals have preemption but the capability is not yet citywide and the city is working toward broader deployment.

Staff said LPIs are an ongoing initiative; the 12 selected locations will be implemented this calendar year and staff will continue to identify additional candidate intersections. Simon Ramos asked members and the public to report intersections where pedestrians experience repeated conflicts so staff can evaluate them for potential LPI installation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan Community Advisory Committee 5-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","Street Transportation staff told the Vision Zero committee that a Northern Arizona University study and local evaluations support leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs); 12 new intersections are planned for LPI installation by year‑end.","taxTitle","Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",2207,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6233080,"Vision Zero updates: Phoenix staff report on safety projects, grant plans and a public crash dashboard",4525,176000,4701000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3424026-74175c6c4a3cf6bff62be9128a3837d2&start=176&end=4701","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3424026-74175c6c4a3cf6bff62be9128a3837d2/thumbnail_176000.jpg","/articles/6233080/Phoenix/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Vision-Zero-updates-Phoenix-staff-report-on-safety-projects-grant-plans-and-a-public-crash-dashboard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233080-0c8d275b2b5f88cfbfd5ea96237d3568/orig.mp4?Expires=1773577363&Signature=b4X43WvD9hSlorrBbAk8qdug2eU1sZeesLhCYkNeWnAb5FFFqOwI3dlOAWRvsjstfg85E1~t1YEBk8lNZoLKuh9DFLqipFaRW1~UXy6Glo-hb54QEbvfj9k-PKOrPxtTvV7SyUsx-OT5uY-AYkpmjEBiXP07CFScppl9Qtl5HYZEZ9sWcSCWpM2IznyhQLpiYuORUUO20MMLtr0A08yRL-LocUtLMyVMInEHSm8YjofamfjJ9JmF3fZ490RVqPGrykn0TCss0IQQGi1wt6rlftCuBi-Eda-URMInL5K0fMajurBIsFlmPprC~l3OZWNDb3a~hyE2dhkYsU6sEy~Lfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Phoenix staff updated the Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee on road-safety projects, public engagement tools and an in-progress public dashboard intended to show crash data and safety metrics.

Street Transportation Director Brandy Kelso summarized several recent accomplishments and ongoing efforts: two intersection rebuilds completed earlier this year with audible pedestrian pushbuttons, ADA ramps, flashing yellow left-turn signals and vehicle detection; a yard-sign pilot offering signs in English and Spanish; a public speed-limit survey open through May 31; and work on a large Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application (staff estimating an application up to $25 million). Kelso told the committee, “We have advertised for our school safety position. I know we've been talking about that for a while. We expect the interviews in the next 2 weeks.”

The committee’s staff presenter, Carl, reviewed the Road Safety Action Plan (Vision Zero) and the committee’s role in implementation. He said the plan, adopted by council in 2022, uses a High Injury Network (HIN) to focus limited resources where killed-or-serious-injury (KSI) collisions concentrate. Carl summarized the plan’s “five P” approach — evaluation, engineering, enforcement, education and equity — and said the initial plan’s KSI data covered 2016–2020 and identified roughly 5,400 KSI collisions in that period.

Reid presented research on public crash dashboards used by peer cities (example screenshots included Austin, El Paso and Tempe) and demonstrated an internal Power BI tool the city uses to query crash data by corridor, intersection and time of day. He asked the committee for feedback and assigned a short homework task asking members to review peers’ dashboards and send priorities for the city’s public-facing version. Committee members asked staff for an expected timeline; Reid and staff said the city’s IT and public-information processes mean building a public dashboard could take many months.

Public commenters and committee members asked that any public dashboard be accessible, educational and show how Vision Zero funding is spent. Amanda asked that the dashboard include an ability to see how engineered changes line up with outcomes, and Nicole Rodriguez urged transparency on funding allocations and a quicker rollout: “Power BI works very well on websites. It’s very plug and play once you get it going,” she said. Chair Ed asked staff to send committee members links and to collect feedback via email through committee staff.

Additional items in the director update included 1,200+ signalized intersections citywide, two safety-specific intersection projects completed in March and April, and the city’s yard-sign pilot (three signs across five stations). Kelso also reminded the committee about Bike to Work Day and about the city selecting Aztec Engineering to consult on an Indian School corridor project; council approval of that consulting contract will be sought in June.

Staff said the committee’s next formal deliverable will be the second annual Vision Zero update; staff are preparing the 2024 annual report and expect to bring more detailed data to a future meeting.

Committee members and public speakers urged greater transparency on project selection, requested metrics such as crash modification factors and benefit-cost ratios for proposed projects, and asked staff to coordinate Vision Zero work with other departments, notably planning, fire and police. Several members asked that emergency-response preemption and traffic-signal priority be considered in project design and that data on preemption-equipped vehicles and signals be shared with the committee.

The city posted links for materials and public tools at phoenix.gov/roadsafety; staff asked the committee to provide written feedback on dashboard priorities through the committee coordinator.","City staff and the Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee reviewed progress on the Road Safety Action Plan, recent intersection rebuilds, a yard-sign pilot, a speed-limit survey, and development of a public crash dashboard.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6233085,"Phoenix Vision Zero committee approves resolution urging protected bikeway on Third Street",2031,720000,2751000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3424026-74175c6c4a3cf6bff62be9128a3837d2&start=720&end=2751","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3424026-74175c6c4a3cf6bff62be9128a3837d2/thumbnail_720000.jpg","/articles/6233085/Phoenix/Maricopa-County/Arizona/Phoenix-Vision-Zero-committee-approves-resolution-urging-protected-bikeway-on-Third-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233085-e82a9d71a0b43310e0db75302635711a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773577363&Signature=R6NZfZoaaF2oVULzx~lrflwabgXF1oaPl7X7bhHUvZcGYupTYiAET5xmQ3sQ51szUyADmHV20XHq3XvlSODn9b0rFEPaDMSzoEtmOD7-J9wilhVEd2wNyWzFxRtZMPohmvqej~Ku50NdFww55qoPXV2-z2OKCCfCTDRDQrenA8qY6lwNRuEdDqNyDyGkfDYVvTdPWcSEpPNQFvi8V2l6DiqbTfhlmVW-CIFwlZzkV0KPoxCsYGVh9W8RWXTAXjYXKz~Wo7PSeN5KLLMrCgF7wUg3WpfmyeD8K4QnV1Y5NvqCgL2OT2~~HuCwxmLSS6ApZccwx1wvxj2w1LpExLAmqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Phoenix Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee on Tuesday voted to adopt a resolution recommending installation of a separated (protected) bikeway on Third Street through downtown.

The committee voted to approve the resolution, including an amendment by committee member Randy Dipper that adds a safety finding and replaces the phrase “buffered and protected” with the term “separated bike lanes.” The motion to adopt the resolution was moved by Randy Dipper and seconded by Tyler; the committee chair called the voice vote and recorded no opposition.

Committee members and more than a dozen public speakers urged the committee to close a north–south gap in downtown’s bicycle network. “Downtown Phoenix needs a safe and continuous corridor for people biking and using other micromobility options,” said Dylan, a Phoenix resident who spoke during public comment. David Fernandez, who said he has ridden in Phoenix since 2014, described weaving around buses and “dodging doors” where bike lanes end and said protected lanes would make downtown more inviting to new riders.

Support also came from local organizations and neighborhood leaders. Will Reuben, board member of the Urban Phoenix Project and a resident on Third Street, said the corridor “connects to the existing bike lanes to the north” and would serve arena and stadium crowds. David Beckford, president of Phoenix Spokespeople, urged the city to “overcome the opposition and make this project happen.” Jamie Trufin, president of the Downtown Core Neighborhood, said neighborhood residents want the project and that better connections would improve access to jobs and green space.

During committee discussion, Randy Dipper proposed three changes he said would strengthen the resolution: delete an inaccurate “whereas” that said there was no north–south bike lane in downtown; add a data-based safety whereas (he cited research showing separated bike lanes reduce total crashes and cyclist-involved crashes by roughly 45–54 percent); and replace the wording “buffered and protected bike lane” with “separated bike lanes,” a term used in federal and industry guidance. The committee accepted the amendments.

The resolution was presented to the committee as a recommendation and was debated at length in public comment and during committee discussion. The committee did not specify a timeline for further council action in the meeting record and did not record any subsequent council vote during this session.

Public commenters asked the streets department to coordinate with downtown businesses, arena operators and neighborhood plans to limit negative impacts from events and to revise the outdated “Sunburst” evacuation plan mentioned by multiple speakers. Nicole Rodriguez of the Urban Phoenix Project and David Beckford both urged staff to update event and circulation plans so that the bikeway supports economic activity rather than forcing rapid post-event exits.

The motion, as amended, passed on a voice vote with the chair calling “aye” and reporting no “nay” votes.

Committee members said they plan to follow up with staff on implementation details and next steps, though the meeting record did not include a specific implementation schedule or funding commitment.

The committee moved on to other Vision Zero items after the vote; no city council action was recorded at this meeting.","The Phoenix Vision Zero Community Advisory Committee voted to adopt a resolution supporting a separated (protected) bikeway on Third Street through downtown after public testimony and a committee amendment adding a safety justification.","actionData","errors"]

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