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Richardson Bicycle Coalition asks VPAC to pilot quick-build safety fixes, adopt Vision Zero goal and change signal programming
Summary
At a VPAC meeting, the Richardson Bicycle Coalition urged a pilot program of tactical urbanism quick-builds, a formal Vision Zero (zero fatalities) statement, and changes to flashing-left-arrow timing and slip-lane closures to reduce pedestrian collisions.
The Richardson Bicycle Coalition urged the city advisory committee to pursue low-cost, short-term pilot projects and policy changes to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Coalition presenters said tactical urbanism — temporary, quick-build changes using existing right-of-way and signage — can validate designs before expensive construction. A presenter argued the approach "is the most cost efficient cost effective way to do it," and asked the committee to recommend pilots to city council.
Marcus Batson,…
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