HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 09 23 Consent 304 - Resolution 2024-23: Adoption of Vision Zero Action PlanCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 304
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Resolution 2024-23: Adoption of Vision Zero Action Plan
SUMMARY
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries while
increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. The City of Winter Springs
Vision Zero Action Plan is just one of such plans prepared and adopted across the
Orlando metropolitan region. The plans were prepared by MetroPlan Orlando with
assistance from staff of the various local governments. The regional Vision Zero effort
and the preparation of the Action Plans was funded by a Safe Streets and Roads for All
federal grant that was awarded to MetroPlan Orlando by the federal government.
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt Resolution 2024-23, which adopts
the Vision Zero Action Plan as prepared by MetroPlan Orlando with assistance from
City of Winter Springs staff.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
VISION ZERO GOAL OF ELIMINATING TRAFFIC DEATHS AND
SEVERE INJURIES ON CITY-MAINTAINED ROADS BY 2035 AND ALL
ROADS IN THE CITY BY 2050, AND ADOPTING THE 2024 VISION ZERO
ACTION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs recognizes deadly and severe traffic crashes are
not inevitable, and death and severe injury are not an acceptable cost for using our public roadway
system; and
WHEREAS, it is critical for the City of Winter Springs to prioritize individual Vision Zero
plans to build safe streets and begin to prioritize the safety of our pedestrians, cyclists and road
users of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, human life and health are paramount and should take priority over mobility
and other objectives of the transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation has adopted the Safe System
approach; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has adopted a Target Zero
Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs intends to utilize Vision Zero’s data-driven
strategy to eliminate all traffic deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable
mobility for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs has utilized a Vision Zero data-driven strategy to
identify areas of need that will help to eliminate all traffic deaths and severe injuries, while
increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs will implement USDOT’s Safe System approach
that recognizes that people will make mistakes and roadway systems and policies should be
designed to protect them through redundancies and shared responsibilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and correct and are
hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.
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Section 2. Adoption of Vision Zero Action Plan. The City Commission of the City of Winter
Springs adopts the Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and severe injuries on City -
maintained roads by 2035 and on all roads in the city by 2050. The City Commission further hereby
adopts the 2024 Vision Zero Action Plan, attached herein as EXHIBIT “A”. The City Commission
is committed to ensuring equity in all aspects of Vision Zero, including incorporating data analysis
that acknowledges and addresses reporting biases, project prioritization efforts that promote
projects in historically under-invested communities, and enforcement strategies that protect
against racial profiling and follow data driven approaches.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion of
this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive or procedural reasons, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Resolution.
Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of resolutions
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption by the City
Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on this 23rd day of September, 2024.
______________________________
Kevin McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Christian Gowan, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
__________________________________
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Vision Zero Action Plan
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Vision Zero ACTION PLAN
WINTER SPRINGS
2024
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Executive Summary
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic deaths and
serious injuries while increasing safe, healthy, equitable
mobility for all.
This City of Winter Springs Safety Action Plan was developed from a coordinated planning
effort led by MetroPlan Orlando, in partnership with local governments and the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT).
As a region (Orange, Osceola, and
Seminole counties), more than 5 people
are killed and 35 people are seriously
injured on our roadways every week - a
higher rate than elsewhere in Florida and
the nation. Thirty percent of people killed
on our roadways are walking or biking.
These aren’t just numbers, but represent
people in our communities: co-workers,
neighbors, visitors, friends, and family
members. Each of these deaths and
serious injuries leaves our community with
pain and loss.
Achieving zero traffic deaths and serious
injuries is an ambitious goal, requiring a
cultural change and a shift in how we
plan, operate, and use our transportation
system. It represents a shared responsibility
among all stakeholders including all road
users, decision makers, agency staff, law
enforcement, and vehicle manufacturers.
This plan is grounded in the Safe System
Approach which aims to eliminate deadly
and serious injury crashes on our roads
by anticipating human mistakes and
minimizing impacts on the human body
when crashes do occur.
Every week, 5
people die and
35 are seriously
injured in Central
Florida crashes.
The City seeks to
eliminate deaths
and serious injuries
on city roads by
2035 and all roads
by 2050.
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What Is Vision Zero Central Florida & Why
Do We Need to Take Action?
Saving lives. That’s what it’s all about. The only acceptable number for traffic deaths is
zero, because everyone deserves to travel safely around Central Florida.
No one entity or agency can fix road safety problems alone. This Vision Zero Central
Florida Safety Action Plan results from a coordinated planning effort led by MetroPlan
Orlando, in partnership with local governments and the Florida Department of
Transportation. We’re the only place in the nation where a regional organization
worked alongside every single county and city government in the area to coordinate
safety planning on this scale. Action plans tailored for each county and city have
identified opportunities to change roadway designs, educational needs, and
enforcement strategies.
The plans include:
• High Injury Network: Identifying places on
the transportation system with the highest
risk of deadly and serious injury crashes
so we can focus on our most important
problem areas.
• Equity: Identifying and prioritizing efforts
in disadvantaged communities that are
disproportionately affected by traffic
crashes.
• List of Priority Streets and Intersections:
Producing a list of feasible projects that
have the most safety impact.
• Educational and Enforcement Programs:
Identifying key behavioral changes
needed to reduce crashes and methods
for encouraging those changes.
• Sustained Effort: Establishing a defined
process and responsibilities for carrying
out, updating, and monitoring progress.
• Outreach Events: Public engagement is a
key part of the study.
Reason For Concern
In Winter Springs
Nearly 40,000 people call Winter Springs
home. The community chooses Winter
Springs for its plentiful recreational
opportunities, strong leadership, and an
enjoyable pace of living. Safety is a top
priority.
Unfortunately, two people lost their lives
in Winter Springs over the five year period
from 2018 to 2022. People who walk, bike,
and ride motorcycles are at greatest risk.
Both of the deaths were motorcyclists
involved in left-turn collisions.
Speed is a major factor in survival rate.
Speeding related crashes account for 1
out of 2 deaths and serious injuries. The
time of day is another major factor in
determining crash severity. The hours of 6
PM to 12 AM have the highest number of
deadly or serious traffic crashes compared
to other times of day. The most common
deadly or serious injury crashes are off-
road and left-turn collisions.
The road to zero is long, but the City
of Winter Springs is positioned to make
progress. There is a countywide downward
trend in traffic deaths and serious injury
crashes. Deadly and serious injury crashes
occurred 7 times in 2018. Five years later
in 2022, they occurred 1 time. That’s a
reduction of 86%. There is more work to be
done. This plan outlines steps to get there.
ST. CLOUD
KISSIMMEE
ORLANDO
BELLE
ISLE
EDGEWOODWINDERMERE
WINTER GARDEN
OAKLAND
OCOEE
WINTER PARK
EATONVILLE MAITLAND
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
CASSELBERRY OVIEDO
WINTER SPRINGS
LONGWOOD
LAKE MARYAPOPKA
SANFORD Seminole
Orange
Osceola
325,775 total
crashes 1,466 deaths 9,500 serious
injuries
3-COUNTY REGION (2018-2022)
Winter Springs
Mission Statement:
"To provide an efficient
delivery of public services
through innovation and
excellence and promote
quality of life by working
cooperatively with all of
our customers to protect
health and safety, improve
economic vitality, and
enhance neighborhood
livability throughout the City."
WINTER SPRINGS (2018-2022)
2
bicyclist
deaths
pedestrian
deaths
motorist
deaths0
0
motorcyclist
deaths2
people were killed
on our roadways,
including:
0
excludes limited access facilities
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What Is Vision Zero Central Florida & Why
Do We Need to Take Action?
Saving lives. That’s what it’s all about. The only acceptable number for traffic deaths is
zero, because everyone deserves to travel safely around Central Florida.
No one entity or agency can fix road safety problems alone. This Vision Zero Central
Florida Safety Action Plan results from a coordinated planning effort led by MetroPlan
Orlando, in partnership with local governments and the Florida Department of
Transportation. We’re the only place in the nation where a regional organization
worked alongside every single county and city government in the area to coordinate
safety planning on this scale. Action plans tailored for each county and city
will identify opportunities to change roadway designs, educational needs, and
enforcement strategies.
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DEADLY AND SERIOUS INJURY
CRASHES (2018-2022)
Source: Signal 4 Analytics, 2018 – 2022; excludes limited access facilities.
2 Deadly Crashes
16 Serious Injury Crashes
Serious Injury
Deadly
Deadly and Serious Injury Crashes by Year
Total Number of CrashesYear
0
1
2
3
4
5
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
6
7
8
1 2
4
1 1
6
3
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Key Highlights and Recommendations
from This Plan
Actions
The list of actions in this plan are organized
around the Safe System approach.
Infrastructure alone cannot solve the traffic
safety crisis. It will take a combination of
enhancement to our roads, travel speeds,
road users, vehicles, and post-crash
care. Each of the actions in this plan has
a performance measure, a target year
for initiation, a responsible party within
county departments, and a relative cost.
Some actions can be done right away.
Some have longer lead times to account
for coordination, funding, and strategic
planning. Tracking progress on each of the
actions is critical for evaluating and refining
strategies over time. A separate section of
actions is dedicated to future progress. It
includes strategies such as updating this
action plan every five years.
Projects
Additionally, a list of priority projects was
identified to strengthen the safety on our
roads. There are 2 prioritized projects on
city roads and 2 prioritized projects on
county and state roads. Each project
includes recommendations for engineering
countermeasures, such as roadway lighting.
Network-wide projects, ones that can be
done before, during, or after roadway
specific projects are included as well. These
network-wide projects address crash factors
such as speeding. Project implementation
will require a coordinated effort between the
city, Seminole County, and the state.
Outcome
Completing the actions in this plan is more
than a check mark. It is tangible action to
touch the lives of our community. It can
translate into less pain and suffering from
traffic deaths. Fewer parents worrying as their
children become drivers. Fewer funerals for
our loved ones. This plan is a major milestone
in shifting our transportation system to a safer
system. Together we start our quest to zero
traffic deaths. Together we drive to zero.
Relationship to Other City
Efforts
This Vision Zero Action plan is meant to
complement the city’s current plans and
initiatives. A few key plans include:
• 2030 Comprehensive Plan - Guides the
vision of the community for the future. The
Comprehensive Plan is currently being
updated and will include Vision Zero
strategies.
• Code of Ordinances - The Vision Zero
Action Plan supports existing Code of
Ordinances already adopted or makes
suggestions for oridnance improvements
in the future.
• Capital Improvements Program (CIP) -
The CIP inventories new and ongoing
infrastructure projects within city limits.
• Collaborate with Professional
Organizations Furthering Safe
Vehicle Requirements
• Consider Emerging Vehicle
Safety Systems when Purchasing
New Fleet Vehicles
• Publicize the Availability of the
“SAFERCAR” Phone Application
for Recall Notifications
• Meet with First Responders
Regularly
• Supplement Crash Data with First
Responder, Hospital, and Trauma
Center Data
• Promote CPR / Emergency First
Aid Training
• Develop a Traffic Calming Plan
• Develop a Multimodal Master
Plan
• Prioritize Lighting Projects
SAFER ROADS
• Install Speed Feedback Signs
• Support Traffic Signal Retiming
Strategy on SR 434
• Support Lowest Target Speed for
SR 434
SAFER SPEEDS
• Partner with Motorcycle Safety
Organization, Emphasize Helmet
Usage
• Coordinate Traffic Safety
Presentations with Schools
• Initiate Youth Traffic Safety
Programs
• Conducted Targeted
Enforcement and High Visibility
Enforcement Operations
• Launch Vision Zero Outreach
Campaign
SAFER ROAD USERS
SAFER VEHICLES
POST CRASH CARE
• Develop Vision Zero Status Report
• Formalize Vision Zero Working
Group
• Update Action Plan Every 5-Years
• Create / Assign a Dedicated
Transportation Safety Staff
Position
CONTINUING
PROGRESS
Winter Springs Action Plan Summary
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Preparation of this plan was funded
by a $3.79 million Safe Streets and
Roads for All federal grant awarded
to MetroPlan Orlando
Acknowledgements
City of Winter Springs Working Group
Terrilyn Rolle, Director of Community Development
Nick Tafelsky, Senior City Planner
Talbert Jackson, Senior City Planner
Michael Krist, Parks Manager
Matt Reeser, Public Communications Manager
Robert Stephens, Police Sergeant
Phil Hursh, Interim City Manager / Public Works Director
MetroPlan Orlando
Lara Bouck, Project Manager
Slade Downs, Deputy Project Manager
Mighk Wilson, Regional Project Manager
Adriana Rodriguez, Program Manager
Mary Ann Horne, Communications Lead
Taylor Laurent, Manager of Transportation Planning
Cynthia Lambert, Public Information Manager
Taylor Laurent, Manager of Transportation Planning
Alex Trauger, Principal / Director of Transportation Planning
Consultant Project Team (HDR)
Megan Ferguson, Project Manager
Jeff Arms, Project Principal
Melissa Porcaro, Deputy Project Manager
Sean Murphy
Cheryl Isenberg
Laura Agudelo
Tyler Swafford
Stephen Alianiello
Anna Perry
Taylor Belinger
Jay Aber Statement of Protection of Data from
Discovery and Admissions
SECTION 148 OF TITLE 23, UNITED STATES CODE
REPORTS DISCOVERY AND ADMISSION INTO EVIDENCE OF CERTAIN REPORTS, SURVEYS,
AND INFORMATION —
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data
compiled or collected for any purpose relating to this section, shall not be subject
to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or
considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at
the location identified or addressed in the reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or other data.
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary ...............................................................................2
Guiding Principles& Safe Systems Approach ....................................14
Talking to Our Community ...................................................................18
Focusing on Our Users .........................................................................26
Getting to Zero ......................................................................................42
Action Plan ............................................................................................50
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Guiding Principles
& Safe Systems
Approach
Vision Zero is the strategy to eliminate
all traffic deaths and serious injuries,
while increasing safe, healthy, and
equitable mobility for all.
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WHAT IS
VISION ZERO?
Being a Vision Zero community is more
than a tagline. Vision Zero communities
must meet these minimum standards:
• Set clear goal of eliminating traffic
deaths and severe injuries
• Elected officials have committed
publicly to Vision Zero
• Data driven, equity-focused decision
making is used
• Actionable Strategies are developed
• Key agency departments (including
police, transportation, public health)
are engaged
Like all ambitious goals, Vision Zero
is not without its challenges. Some
hurdles observed in other Vision Zero
Communities include:
• Rapid population growth
• Availability of funding
• Inability to gain consensus on
specific strategies and projects
• Spot improvements alone without
system wide improvements
• Failing to adapt as trends and
technology changes
TRADITIONAL APPROACH
Traffic deaths are INEVITABLE
PERFECT human behavior
Prevent COLLISIONS
INDIVIDUAL responsibility
Saving lives is EXPENSIVE
VISION ZERO
Traffic deaths are PREVENTABLE
Integrate HUMAN FAILING in approach
Prevent FATAL AND SEVERE CRASHES
SYSTEMS approach
Saving lives is NOT EXPENSIVE
VS
Source: Vision Zero Network
Vision Zero reframes traffic deaths as preventable.
Vision Zero is an international movement with nearly 20 years of success around the
world that is now making its way through America. It acknowledges we all make
mistakes AND aims to establish a safe system through data driven decision making.
SAFE SYSTEMS
APPROACH
• Death/Serious Injury is Unacceptable
• Humans Make Mistakes
• Humans are Vulnerable
• Responsibility is Shared
• Safety is Proactive
• Redundancy is Crucial
6 SAFE SYSTEM
PRINCIPLES
• Safer Road Users
• Safer Vehicles
• Safer Speeds
• Safer Roads
• Post-Crash Care
5 SAFE SYSTEM
ELEMENTS
THE SAFE SYSTEMS
APPROACH IS CENTERED
AROUND THE FOLLOWING:
This data-driven, holistic, and equitable
method to improve roadway safety
is adopted by the U.S. Department of
Transportation (USDOT). It acknowledges
the vulnerability of the human body
when designing and operating a
transportation network to minimize serious
consequences of crashes. Creating
a Safe System means shifting some
responsibility from road users to those
who plan and design the transportation
system. While road users are responsible
for their own behavior, there is a shared
responsibility with those who design,
operate, and maintain the transportation
network, including the automotive
industry, law enforcement, elected
officials, and government agencies to
improve safety. In a Safe System, road
system designers and operators take on
the highest level of ethical responsibility
to design and build our transportation
system in a way that encourages safer
behavior and provides redundancies.
The Safe System Approach
acknowledges that no one entity or
agency can fix road safety problems
alone. Instead, coordination,
cooperation, resources, and focus from
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Talking to Our
Community
This section highlights feedback
and outreach events. Vision Zero is
successful when we engage everyone.
Everyone is involved in transportation.
Everyone has a stake: drivers, non-
drivers, walkers, cyclists, motorcycle
riders, bus riders, bus drivers, and
beyond.
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Seminole County Community
Concerns & Priorities
As a part of the Vision Zero Action Plan development,
Seminole County hosted open houses and pop-up events
in each municipality to educate the public about the
purpose of Vision Zero, and to better understand the
transportation issues from a community based perspective
rather than just relying on crash data. The project team
displayed informational boards that describe what Vision
Zero and the Safe Systems Approach are, and where
the local High Injury Network crashes have occurred. To
collect feedback from the community, the project team
utilized an online comment form created by the Vision
Zero Regional Team.
The first three open houses were hosted in Lake Mary and
Oviedo in the evening, and Altamonte Springs during the
mid-day hours respectively. Following the open houses,
Seminole County hosted four pop-up events. These events
focused on the “meeting people where they are at”
approach.
As a part of public engagement efforts, the Vision Zero
Central Florida website has a “Help Identify Safety
Problems” tab for the public to provide feedback noting
specific locations in the region that feel unsafe to travel in.
TALKING TO OUR
COMMUNITY
Seminole County Open
House & Pop-Up Events
• April 2, 2024: Lake Mary
Lake Mary Senior Center,
911 Wallace Ct, Lake Mary,
FL 32746
• April 3, 2024: Oviedo
Oviedo City Hall, 400
Alexandria Blvd, Oviedo, FL
32765
• April 11, 2024: Altamonte
Springs
Westmonte Park, 624 Bills Ln,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
• May 29, 2024: Altamonte
Springs
Altamonte Springs SunRail
Station, 2741 S Ronald
Reagan Blvd, Altamonte
Springs, FL 32701
• June 1, 2024: Sanford
Sanford Farmer’s Market
150 E 1st St, Sanford, FL
32771
• June 1, 2024: Winter Springs
Black Hammock Trailhead
1571 E State Rd 434, Winter
Springs, FL 32708
• June 6, 2024: Casselberry
LYNX Fern Park Super Stop,
Fernwood Blvd & Oxford Rd,
Fern Park, FL 32730
”“
Lake Mary Senior Center Open House
I would like to see
more multimodal
paved trails around
the county.”“Speed bump(s) needed. Cars hit
50mph daily in a 25mph zone. Too long
of a straight road without bumps for a
neighborhood. Very unsafe.
1500+
Seminole County community
members spoken to during
the project duration
Westmonte
Park
Oviedo
City Hall
Lake Mary
Senior
Center
SunRail
Station
Fern Park
Super Stop
Black
Hammock
Trailhead
Sanford
Farmers
Market
Community Feedback
Enhances the Plan
Crash data alone does not tell the whole story - community conversations were vital to
confirming and adding context to high crash areas within Seminole County. Feedback was
used to guide emphasis areas and identify percieved roadway risk that may show up as near
misses today, but could be deadly in the future.
connectivityeducation
walkability
agreeable
roundabouts trails
lighting
sidewalks
speed bumps
multimodal enforcement
speed
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Survey results
& key findings
from public
input (Task 2
and 3)
Winter Wonderland Pop-Up
Egg-citing Egg Hunt Pop-Up
Winter Springs City Commission
Presentation
City of Winter Springs Community Key
Themes
Community engagement was critical to this Plan. The
project team attended three City specific pop-up events
from the beginning of the study during data analysis
through Plan development.
During the initial phases of the project, the project team
presented at the Winter Springs Bicycle & Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (BPAC). Having the BPAC’s support
for the city’s Vision Zero efforts is critical to advise staff
about safer trail, sidewalk, and bicycle network projects.
A second Vision Zero outreach opportunity was at the
Winter Wonderland event that included the 41st annual
Holiday Parade and was a host to many local businesses
and initiatives. Residents who stopped by the tent were
interested in the safety initiatives and the goal to reach
zero fatalities and serious injuries.
For the last pop-up event, the project team participated
in the Winter Springs Egg-Citing Egg Hunt. This annual
event is family friendly and gives children of all age
ranges an opportunity to hunt for eggs during the Spring
season. Vision Zero spoke to the community and gathered
thoughts on transportation and safety within the region.
All of the feedback collected for Winter Springs has been
heard in-person through the pop-up and workshop events.
EVENT MATERIALS
City of Winter Springs
Open House & Pop-Up
Events
• November 8, 2023:
Winter Springs Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
Winter Springs City Hall,
1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, FL 32708
• December 2, 2023:
Winter Springs Winter
Wonderland
Winter Springs Town Center,
1160 E State Rd 434, Winter
Springs, FL 32708
• March 30, 2024:
Winter Springs Egg-citing
Egg Hunt 2024
Central Winds Park, 1000
Central Winds Drive, Winter
Springs, FL 32708
150
children
85
adults
spoken to at the Winter
Springs Pop-Up Events
&
Over
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• December 15, 2023:
Holiday Concert
• February 14, 2024:
Senior Fair
• May 11, 2024:
Family Fest
ALTAMONTE
SPRINGS
Local Community Concerns &
Collaboration
In addition to Seminole County open houses and pop-up
events, each of the seven municipalities had their own
pop-events for their own respective Vision Zero Action
Plans. Overall, the Vision Zero project team attended over
22 events in 10 months. Concerns and collaboration are
further detailed in each City Action Plan.
• December 9, 2023:
Farmer’s Market
• April 17, 2024:
Mind, Body, & Spirit: A
Celebration of Seniors
• April 26, 2024:
Arbor Day Park Party
LAKE MARY
• November 8, 2023:
Winter Springs Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
• December 2, 2023:
Winter Wonderland
• March 30, 2024:
Egg-Citing Egg Hunt 2024
WINTER SPRINGS
• January 15, 2024:
Martin Luther King Jr.
Day Celebration and
Parade
• March 23, 2024:
Taste of Oviedo
• June 15, 2024:
CEOviedo at Versus
Games
OVIEDO
• April 6, 2024:
39th Annual British Car Club
Car Show
• April 25, 2024:
District 2 Community
Meeting
• May 1, 2024:
Sanford Community
Redevelopment Agency
(CRA) Meeting
• June 27, 2024:
District 2 Community
Meeting
SANFORD
• February 9, 2024:
Food Trucks and Mardi
Gras Party
• March 16, 2024:
Spring Jazz & Arts Festival
• April 27, 2024:
Earth Fest
CASSELBERRY
• December 9, 2023:
Farmer’s Market
• February 3, 2024:
MFMC’s 37th Annual
Mustang & Ford Roundup
• April 27, 2024:
Longwood 2nd Annual
Walk for Autism Awareness
& Inclusion
LONGWOOD
TALKING TO OUR
COMMUNITY
Survey results
& key findings
from public
input (Task 2
and 3)
Municipal Concerns & Collaboration
In addition to Seminole County open houses and pop-up
events, each of the seven municipalities had their own pop-
events for their own respective Vision Zero Action Plans.
Winter Springs Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
Holiday Concert - Altamonte Springs
LYNX Fern Park Super Stop Pop-Up
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Focusing on
Our Users
This section highlights crash insights and
the High Injury Network.
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Evaluating Crash Data & Trends
In striving toward Vision Zero, a data-driven approach is
critical to uncover the details of deadly and serious injury
crashes. This includes reviewing locations, frequency, and
contributing factors. Understanding where and why these
crashes happen is key.
Even one life lost is too many. Winter Springs lost Charles
in 2018 and Christopher in 2021. These two deaths
and the 16 other serious injuries in Winter Springs are
unacceptable. While deadly and serious injury crashes
in Winter Springs are decreasing over time, there is more
work to be done.
What are major contributing factors to crashes?
Contributing causes to crashes includes environmental
factors such as the time of day or day of week, human
factors such as age or distracted driving, and roadway
factors such as speed and lighting condition.
Who are vulnerable users?
Vulnerable users are those outside of a vehicle. People
who are walking, biking, or driving a motorcycle. They are
physically unprotected and are at greater risk of death
or serious injury in a collision. Vulnerable users make up
36 percent of the deadly and serious injury crashes in
Seminole County.
What is a crash type?
A crash type describes how the motorist or vulnerable
user collided with another traveler or object. Crashes
that involve turning are called “left-turn” or “right-angle”
collisions. Some crashes only involve one motorist and are
considered “off-road” or “single-vehicle” collisions.
FOCUSING ON
OUR USERS
Human Factors
• Aggressive Driving
• Impaired Driving
• Driver Inattention
Environmental
• Time of Day
• Day of Week
Roadway
• Speed
• Number of Lanes
• Lighting Condition
Source: Signal 4 Analytics,
2018 – 2022; excludes
limited access facilities.
Serious Injury
Deadly
Motor Vehicle
Motorcycle
Pedestrian
Bicycle
0
1
2
3
4
5
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1
2
3
The City trend in traffic deaths and serious injury crashes is in a slight downtrend. Deadly
and serious injury crashes occurred 7 times in 2018. Five years later in 2022, they occurred 1
time. That’s a reduction of 86%. While this trend is encouraging, the two deaths cannot be
ignored.
Vulnerable users make up 50% of the deadly and serious injury crashes. While all
motorcyclists deadly and serious injury crashes occurred on major roads, the bicyclist
and pedestrian deadly and serious injury crashes occurred on major roads and local
roads. The shared use trail network and activity centers on the west end of SR 434 serve
as attractors and generators of bicyclist and pedestrian activity. It is noted the pedestrian
deadly and serious injury crashes on SR 434 west of Tuskawilla Road occurred during
construction conditions.
Deadly and Serious Injury Crashes by Year and Mode
Deadly and Serious Injury Crashes by Year
Total Number of CrashesTotal Number of CrashesYear
Year
6
7
8
1 2
4
1 1
6 173
3
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3 3
2
1111111
2
1
Serious Injury: May
also be referred to as
an incapacitating injury.
Serious injuries may
include broken bones,
severed limbs, etc. These
injuries usually require
hospitalization and
transport to a medical
facility.
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HIGH INJURY NETWORK &
HIGH CRASH INTERSECTIONS
Source: Signal 4 Analytics, 2018 – 2022; excludes limited access facilities.
High Injury Network (HIN)
The High Injury Network is a collection of roads where a
disproportionate number of traffic deaths and serious injuries
occur.
This data-driven approach uses roadway data, crash data,
and crash weighting to assign scores to each roadway or
intersection. The highest scoring segments are the HIN. Crashes
involving vulnerable users are weighted more heavily by a
factor of 3.
Two HINs were developed:
• All Roads - Any road in the county regardless of
jurisdictional ownership including state, county, or city
• City Roads - Only roads under city jurisdiction
High Injury Network
(City Roads)
High Injury Network
(All Roads)
Legend
Top 5 Intersections (All Roads)
≤ 3,000
Crash Score
3,001 - 4,000
> 4,000
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DEADLY & SERIOUS CRASHES
(2018-2022)
Source: Signal 4 Analytics, 2018 – 2022; excludes limited access facilities.
2 Deadly Crashes
16 Serious Injury Crashes
264 Injury Crashes
In the City:
County Roads
Legend
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DEADLY & SERIOUS CRASHES
(2018-2022) - BY MODE AND
DISADVANTAGED AREAS
Source: Signal 4 Analytics, 2018 – 2022; excludes limited access facilities.
and XX%
Deadly and Serious Injury
Crashes by Mode
Motorcycle
Motor Vehicle
Bicycle
Pedestrian 16%
50%17%
17%
Pedestrians
Bicyclists
Motorcyclists
Motorists
Legend
Deadly Crashes
Outlined in Black
City Roads
All Roads
Motor Vehicle Serious
Crash Density
Low High
HIN Segments
Disadvantaged Areas
(65% or more) - meets
USDOT threshold
Disadvantaged Areas
(50% or more)
EQUITY
Historically underserved communities experience a higher
proportion of deadly and serious injury crashes. These
communities are typically more reliant on walking, biking,
and transit. The USDOT designated disadvantaged (65% or
more) census tract 12117022101 area has an approximate
population of 7,000 people which includes both the City
of Winter Springs and the City of Longwood residents. This
area experiences both environmental burden and health
vulnerability.
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DEADLY & SERIOUS MOTORIST
CRASHES BY TYPE (2018-2022)
Source: Signal 4 Analytics, 2018 – 2022; excludes limited access facilities.
CRASHES BY TYPE
Most deadly and serious injury crashes in the City of
Winter Springs are off-road or left-turn collisions. The third
most common is tied between pedestrian and bicycle
crashes. Rear ends were the most frequent out of the
total number of crashes.
Deadly
Serious Injury
0
1
2
3
4
5
10
50
60
70
80
0Total Number of CrashesNumber of Deadly and Serious CrashesLegend
Rear
End Off
Road Left
Turn Right
Angle Same
Direction
Sideswipe
Ped.Other Bicycle Head
On Parked
Vehicle Single
Vehicle
20
30
40
6
7
8
1
7
5
1
3 3
Angle
Head On
Left Turn
Rear End
Legend
Deadly Crashes
Outlined in Black
Sideswipe
Rollover
Off Road
Other
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DEADLY & SERIOUS CRASHES
BY LIGHTING (2018-2022)
Dark-Lighted
Dark-Not Lighted
Daylight
Dusk
of deadly or serious injury
crashes happened outside of
daylight hours
61%
LIGHTING/TIME OF DAY
The later in the day it gets, the more
deadly and serious injury crashes
occur. This is true for both motorists
and vulnerable users. The hours of
6 PM to 12 AM account for 44% of
deadly and serious injury crashes,
though those six hours are just 25% of
day.
As daylight turns to dusk, lighting
becomes a more important roadway
characteristic. Of the deadly and
serious injury crashes that occurred
in the dark, 22% were in locations
without lighting.
Dawn / Dusk
Daylight
Dark - Lighted
Dark - Not Lighted
Legend
Deadly Crashes
Outlined in Black
Motor Vehicle Death or Serious Injury
Bike, Ped, or Motorcycle Death or Serious Injury
12 AM -
3 AM
3 AM -
6 AM
6 AM -
9 AM
9 AM -
12 PM
12 PM -
3 PM
3 PM -
6 PM
6 PM -
9 PM
9 PM -
12 AMTotal Number of CrashesTime of Day
Source: Signal 4 Analytics, 2018 – 2022; excludes limited access facilities.
Roadway lighting data obtained from Seminole County.
39%
22%
33%
6%
1 1 1
2
0
1
2
3
1 1 1 1 1 1
2 2
3
County and State
Roadway Lighting
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The Impact of Speed on Survival
Speed is a major factor in survival rate. 71%
of all traffic deaths and serious injuries in the
County were on roads with posted speed limits
of 40 miles per hour or higher. This data does
not consider the speed at which the collision
occurred, which could be much higher than the
posted speed limit.
High speed is particularly impactful for vulnerable
roadway users involved in crashes with vehicles.
National data shows that nearly any pedestrian
hit by a vehicle traveling at 45 mph or above will
be killed -- there is only a 15% chance of survival.
As speed increases, the toll on the human
body increases and the driver’s cone of vision
decreases. Deploying roadway design changes
to reduce speeds is critical to Vision Zero.
FOCUSING ON
OUR USERS
The Impact of Human Factors Survival
Humans make mistakes. Behavioral factors such as drinking and driving can influence the
outcome of a crash. Younger and older people are especially vulnerable to serious injury.
Regional
1 in 5 deadly crashes involves drunk driving.
1 in 6 involves drugs.
Only 6% of drivers are teens, but are in 13% of
serious injury crashes.
1 in 3 serious injury crashes involves distracted driving.
10% of all serious injury crashes are hit-and-runs. That
number doubles when the person hit is walking or biking.
Seminole County
1 in 14 deadly and serious injury crashes involves drunk
driving. 1 in 25 involves drugs.
Only 17% of the County is age 65 or older - they are
involved in 23% of deadly and serious injury crashes.
1 in 8 deadly or serious injury crashes involved
distracted driving.
6% of all deadly and serious injury crashes are
hit-and-runs.
City of Winter Springs
Zero deadly or serious injury crashes involved drunk
driving or drugs.
1 of the 8 serious injury crashes was a teen driver.
Zero deadly or serious injury crashes involved distracted
driving.
Zero deadly or serious injury crashes were hit-and-
runs crashes.
45 MPH
35 MPH
25 MPH
Data Source: National Traffic Safety Board (2017)
If hit by a car traveling Person survives collisionPerson dies in collision
25MPH 5%
45%35MPH
85%45MPHData Source: National Traffic Safety Board (2017)
If hit by a car traveling Person survives collisionPerson dies in collision
25MPH 5%
45%35MPH
85%45MPHData Source: National Traffic Safety Board (2017)
If hit by a car traveling Person survives collisionPerson dies in collision
25MPH 5%
45%35MPH
85%45MPH
Data Source: National Traffic Safety Board (2017)
If hit by a car traveling Person survives collisionPerson dies in collision
25MPH 5%
45%35MPH
85%45MPH
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Getting to Zero
This section highlights agency
coordination and the toolbox of
strategies and countermeasures.
To achieve zero deaths and serious
injuries, Winter Springs should
collaborate and rely on proven
strategies and countermeasures.
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Vision Zero Central Florida by the Numbers
23
Vision Zero
Action Plans
1 Regional Task Force
3 County Steering Committees
18 Local Working Groups
{
40+
community events with
1,000+
interactions with
the public
400+
views of Call-to-Action
video
150+
local government
meetings
15+
updates to MetroPlan
Orlando Board and
committees
Over10,000
views by over 2,700
unique users of
VisionZeroCFL.gov 345+
survey responses
1
Regional Press Conference
5
Safety Champion Speaker
Series Events
30+
mentions on local media
outlets
Regional Vision Zero
Task Force
The Regional Vision Zero
Task Force was structured
to develop a framework
for continued action for
the implementation and
monitoring phases of the
Action Plan at a regional
level. This Task Force
includes a diverse set of
regional perspectives
and county and local
agency staff to help inform
what materials should be
prepared at the regional
level to help support the
County and Local Vision
Zero Action Plans.
Seminole County
Steering Committee
The Seminole County
Steering Committee is
comprised of Seminole
County staff and local
municipal staff, as well
as local leaders who can
support the County and
Local Action Plans. Vision
Zero relies on shared
responsibility and authentic
engagement.
Local Municipality
Working Groups
The Working Groups are
composed of city staff
who can promote Vision
Zero through different
departments and actions.
The Working Groups are
similar to the Regional Task
Force and the County-level
Steering Committee to
include participation from
multiple city departments.
They are tasked with
carrying out the Action Plan
following its adoption.
Strategize with Key Stakeholders
Vision Zero Central Florida has been a monumental effort. Public engagement strategies
were aimed at collecting feedback from residents and visitors and included a range of
in-person and online opportunities.
WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
Terrilyn Rolle, Director of Community Development
Nick Tafelsky, Senior City Planner
Talbert Jackson, Senior City Planner
Michael Krist, Parks Manager
Matt Reeser, Public Communications Manager
Robert Stephens, Police Sergeant
Phil Hursh, Interim City Manager / Public Works Director
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
Robert Stephens
Police Sergeant
Nick Tafelsky
Senior City Planner
Michael Krist
Parks Manager
Talbert Jackson
Senior City Planner
Terrilyn Rolle
Director of Community
Development
Phil Hursh
Interim City Manager /
Public Works Director
Matt Reeser
Public
Communications
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Strategize with Key Stakeholders
Working Group Dates
• Working Group Meeting #1 -
November 11, 2023:
Kickoff - What is Vision Zero?
Virtual Meeting
• Working Group Meeting #2 -
December 14, 2023:
Crash Analysis and High Injury
Network
Virtual Meeting
• Working Group Meeting #3 -
May 10, 2024:
Countermeasures, Policy, and
Potential Projects
Virtual Meeting
The City of Winter Springs Working Group met three
times throughout the plan development. As the Action
Plan is completed and adopted, the Working Group will
shift their focus on implementation and monitoring of
projects within the plan and monitoring the serious injury
and fatal crashes within the county limits. Additionally,
the Working Group will strive to follow the goals and
timelines set forth in the Action Plan.
During the first and second working group meetings,
there was a question and answer opportunity in
between each section of the presentation. Questions
and answers are summarized below:
Intersection of SR 434 and Tuskawilla
Road
Working Group Meeting #3
SR 419, facing west
How would you describe the roadway safety
culture in your agency and community?
Residents are vocal about
all transportation elements
Share safety measures
Speeding through
intersections
Overall mindset of safety
What do you think are the biggest barriers to
reaching zero traffic deaths and serious injuries?
Distracted drivingNeed to build
momentum nationally
Did you expect other roads to be on the High Injury
Network? Would you like to see any changes?
Sheoah Blvd a surprise
to one memberExpected to see South
Tuskawilla Rd
No surprises for some
Expected more motor
vehicle crashes on major
roadways
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Using Proven Safety Countermeasures
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has 28
proven safety countermeasures. These countermeasures
have been used in many states and on roads of many
kinds. This list is a starting point for project identification,
though countermeasures don’t end here. Over 100
different countermeasures were considered as part of this
action plan. Most countermeasures have what’s called
a Crash Modification Factor (CMF). This research-backed
factor tells us the potential crash reduction percentage.
GETTING TO
ZERO
Pedestrian
Facilities Intersections and RoadwaysSpeed
Management Other Engineering
Strategies
Add Sidewalk
Access
Management/
Close
Driveway
Intersection
Lighting
Segment
Lighting
Raised Median
Roundabout
Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon
Doubled-Up,
Oversized Stop
Signs
High Friction
Surface
Treatment
Lane
Repurposing
Median Barrier Rumble Strips
Retroreflective
Signal
Backplates
Refuge Island
Bikeways
Bike Lane/
Buffered/
Separated
Bike Lane
Separated
Bikeway
Signals
Extend Yellow
and All Red Time
Leading
Pedestrian
Interval
Reduced Left-
Turn Conflict
Intersection
Signing and
Striping
Chevron Signs
on Horizontal
Curves
Curve Advance
Warning Sign
Rectangular
Rapid Flashing
Beacon
Variable
Speed Limits
Speed
Cameras
Appropriate
Speed Limits
Pedestrian
Facilities Intersections and RoadwaysSpeed
Management Other Engineering
Strategies
Add Sidewalk
Access
Management/
Close
Driveway
Intersection
Lighting
Segment
Lighting
Raised Median
Roundabout
Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon
Doubled-Up,
Oversized Stop
Signs
High Friction
Surface
Treatment
Lane
Repurposing
Median Barrier Rumble Strips
Retroreflective
Signal
Backplates
Refuge Island
Bikeways
Bike Lane/
Buffered/
Separated
Bike Lane
Separated
Bikeway
Signals
Extend Yellow
and All Red Time
Leading
Pedestrian
Interval
Reduced Left-
Turn Conflict
Intersection
Signing and
Striping
Chevron Signs
on Horizontal
Curves
Curve Advance
Warning Sign
Rectangular
Rapid Flashing
Beacon
Variable
Speed Limits
Speed
Cameras
Appropriate
Speed Limits
LIGHTING
28% on roadways
38% at intersections
42% at intersections
(pedestrians)
LEADING PEDESTRIAN
INTERVALS
13% at intersections
(vehicle-pedestrian
crashes)
Did you know?
These countermeasures have the potential to reduce deadly
and serious injury crashes by up to:
ROUNDABOUTS
78% at intersections
(converted from signal)
82% at intersections
(converted from stop sign)
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Action Plan
This section outlines the
recommendations, projects, and
next steps following plan adoption.
These actions are ambitious, but
achievable through collaboration
and measurable goals.
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ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
SAFER ROADS
Design roadway environments to mitigate human
mistakes and account for injury tolerances, to
encourage safer behaviors, and to facilitate safe
travel by the most vulnerable users.
SAFER ROADS
ACTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
TARGET
YEAR
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
RELATIVE
COST
INTEGRATES
WITH
Develop a Traffic
Calming Plan
The citywide speed limit of 20 mph on residential roads lays a strong
foundation for complementary traffic calming infrastructure. The city
should develop a traffic calming plan to support the context transition
from SR 434 to collector and residential roadways. Traffic calming
strategies can be used as countermeasures for the off-road crashes
observed on residential streets. The city can leverage MetroPlan
Orlando Streetlight Data while available to assess prevailing speeds and
change in operating speeds.
Adoption of Plan Start Year 2
Community Development
(Lead), Public Works &
Utilities (Support), Parks
and Recreation (Support),
City Commissioners
(Support)
$
Comprehensive
Plan 2030
and ongoing
Comprehensive
Plan Update
Develop Multimodal
Master Plan
Vulnerable users are over represented in the city’s traffic deaths and
serious injuries. A multimodal master plan (walk, bike, transit, drive) can
identify preferred routes, crossing connections, gaps in facilities, and
vulnerable user interactions with vehicles. This type of master plan can
be done concurrently with Transportation System Management (TSM)
or Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to enhance
traffic capacity, movement and safety. The multimodal master plan
should also include forward-thinking mobility options to further the city’s
goal of discouraging the widening of SR 434 and deploying TDM.
Adoption of Plan Start Year 1
Community Development
(Lead), Public Works &
Utilities (Support)
$
Comprehensive
Plan 2030
and ongoing
Comprehensive
Plan Update
Prioritize Lighting
Projects
Over half of the traffic deaths and serious injuries occured outside of
daylight hours. Roadway and pedestrian-scale lighting projects should
be prioritized in the city’s transportation sales tax project list. Note at the
time of writing, the next transportation sales tax has not been voted on.
Change to number
of corridors assess for
new lighting
Decrease in crashes
during dawn/dusk/
dark hours
Start Year 2
Public Works & Utilities
(Lead), Coordination with
Seminole County and
Utility Providers
$$-
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ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
Promote safer speeds in all roadway environments
through a combination of thoughtful, equitable,
context-appropriate roadway design, appropriate
speed-limit setting, targeted education, outreach
campaigns, and enforcement.SAFER SPEEDS
ACTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
TARGET
YEAR
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
RELATIVE
COST
INTEGRATES
WITH
Install Speed
Feedback Signs
Speeding is a major contributor to deadly and serious injury crashes.
It is recommended that speed feedback signs be implemented on
high injury network segments with excessive speeding. Signs should be
located between traffic signals where vehicles typically gain the most
speed. Actual speed data should be tracked to evaluate the impact of
the sign.
Number of roadways
with speed
feedback signs and
measured speeds
after implementation
Start Year 1
Public Works & Utilities
(Lead), Coordination with
Seminole County
$
MetroPlan
Orlando Speed
Management
Study (2022)
Support Traffic Signal
Timing Strategy on SR
434
Traffic signal timing is a combination of minimizing delay and optimizing
safety. Four of the deadly and serious injury crashes on SR 434 happened
at signalized intersections. Minor modifications to signal progression
speed and left-turn phasing can be reviewed to target intersection
conflict points.
Adoption of Plan Start Year 2
Public Works & Utilities
(Lead), Community
Development (Support)
$ - $$
Comprehensive
Plan 2030
and ongoing
Comprehensive
Plan Update,
Code of
Ordinances
Support Lowest Target
Speed for SR 434
SR 434 has a posted speed limit of 45 mph. The city should continue to
coordinate with the police department and FDOT to evaluate a 35 mph
context-appropriate posted speed limit.
A 35 mph speed limit change could be evalauted concurrently with
the SR 434 safety projects in progress just west of the City of Winter
Springs, within the City of Oviedo. The city should subscribe to project
notifications to evaluate whether similar strategies could be deployed
on the portion of SR 434 through the City of Winter Springs.
Number of deaths
and serious injuries
on SR 434
Start Year 2
Community Development
(Lead), Public Works &
Utilities (Support)
$$$-
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ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
Safe road users means safe people. Encourage
safe, responsible driving and behavior by people
who use our roads and create conditions that
prioritize their ability to reach their destination
unharmed.SAFER ROAD
USERS
ACTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
TARGET
YEAR
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
RELATIVE
COST
INTEGRATES
WITH
Partner with
Motorcycle Safety
Organizations,
Emphasize Helmet
Usage
Motorcycle crashes account for 18% of all deadly and serious injury
crashes -- the highest of any vulnerable road user in the city. Almost half
the people killed on motorcycles in Central Florida were not wearing
helments. Partnering with motorcycle safety organizations, such as Ride
Smart Florida, can help increase awareness throughout the county and
emphasize the shared responsibility of all road users. Opportunities for
partnership may include joint tabling events, social media campaigns,
and collaborative meetings for sharing latest trends and progress.
Number of
organizations
reached
Start Year 1
Communications (Lead),
Public Works & Utilities
(Support), Community
Development (Support),
Motorcycle Organizations
(Support)
$-
Coordinate Traffic
Safety Presentations
with Schools
The summer school driver’s education program offered by Seminole
County Public Schools is an excellent option for new drivers. It is
recommended that introductory traffic safety information is made
available to students who are unable to attend the driver education
program or do not yet have learner’s permits. Traffic safety education is
recommended at all levels of schooling, from elementary to high school.
Number of schools
reached Start Year 3
Public Works & Utilities
(Lead), Communications
(Support), Seminole
County Public Schools
(Support)
$-$$$-
Initiate Youth Traffic
Safety Programs
In Central Florida, only 6% of drivers are teens but they’re in 13% of
serious injury crashes. It is recommended that youth safety programs
such as SAFE (Seat Belts are for Everyone) or FDOT’s Teen Driver
Safety Program are supported in schools. SAFE focuses on increasing
teen restraint compliance through education, positive rewards, and
enforcement. The FDOT program targets teen drivers aged 15 through
19 to educate peers, parents, and communities about teen safe driving
by means of coaching and empowerment.
Number of students
engaged Start Year 2
Seminole County Public
Schools (Lead), Public
Works & Utilities (Support),
Communications (Support)
$-$$-
Conduct Targeted
Enforcement and
High Visibility
Enforcement
Operation
Speeding is a major contributor to deadly and serious injury crashes. It
is recommended that a targeted enforcement operation is conducted
on roadways with operating speeds 10 mph above the posted speed
limit. MetroPlan Orlando’s Speed Management Study identified these
roadways. Target county corridors for enforcement are: Red Bug Lake
Road east of Tuskawilla Road.
Number of drivers
reached Start Year 2
Sheriff’s Office (Lead),
Communications
(Support), Public Works &
Utilities (Support)
$$
MetroPlan
Orlando Speed
Management
Study (2022)
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ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
Proactively plan for a connected and autonomous
vehicle fleet and encourage the purchase of
vehicles that feature crash prevention technology.
SAFER
VEHICLES
ACTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
TARGET
YEAR
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
RELATIVE
COST
INTEGRATES
WITH
Collaborate
with Professional
Organizations
Furthering
Safe Vehicle
Requirements
Vehicles are regulated by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA). NHSTA implements laws from Congress. Vehicle
seatbelt requirements is an example of this. As autonomous driving,
distracted driving, and impaired driving continue, emerging legislation is
a tool to reaching zero traffic deaths. Several professional organizations
coordinate membership efforts to coalesce behind policy strengthening
the transportation field. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
maintains policy positions to reduce traffic deaths and injuries, including
collaboration for connected and autonomous vehicles, and often
make supportive statements to Congress. Additionally, organizations
that lobby to the Legislature and vehicle companies should focus on
accessibility or funding for free safety features that would normally be
subscription service based, such as connected vehicle technology.
Number of
Professional
Organizations
collaborated with
Start Year 1
Community Development
(Lead), Public Works
& Utilities (Support),
Professional Organizations
(Support)
$-
Consider Emerging
Vehicle Safety
Systems when
Purchasing New
Fleet Vehicles
NHTSA has identified rulemaking initiatives for increasing vehicle safety.
It is recommended the county compare the year of planned fleet
vehicle purchases against the year of potential rule enactments to line
up purchases with advanced safety features. For example, automatic
emergency braking will be standard in cars and light trucks starting in
2029. This automatic braking will detect both vehicles and pedestrians in
both daylight and nighttime hours.
Fleet vehicles
evaluated Start Year 3
City Manager’s Office
(Lead), Parks and
Recreation (Support),
Seminole County Traffic
Engineering Division
(Support)
$-$$$
Rulemaking
Reference: www.
transportation.
gov/NRSS/
SaferVehicles
Publicize the
Availability of the
“SAFERCAR” Phone
Application for
Recall Notifications
NHTSA developed the “SaferCar” phone application for tracking active
recalls. This application will deliver an alert when a recall is published.
NHTSA estimates that millions of vehicle recalls each year are not
addressed.
Number of Safercar
phone applications Start Year 1 Communications (Lead)$-
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ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
Enhance the survivability of crashes through
expedient access to emergency medical care,
while creating a safe working environment for vital
first responders and preventing secondary crashes
through robust traffic incident management
practices.POST CRASH
CARE
ACTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
TARGET
YEAR
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
RELATIVE
COST
INTEGRATES
WITH
Meet with First
Responders
Regularly
To continue the best practices and data exchange upon the
completion of this action plan, it is recommended that Public Works
staff, first responders, and medical professionals meet at a defined
interval each year to discuss how the barriers and opportunities for
reaching Vision Zero are materializing.
Annual meeting Start Year 2
Police Department (Lead),
Sheriff’s Office (Support),
Community Development
(Support), Public Works &
Utilities (Support)
$-
Supplement Crash
Data with EMS and/
or Hospital/Trauma
Center Data
Using crash data from additional sources besides Signal4 Analytics
/ police crash reports can help fill in missing data gaps and better
understand crash outcomes. Data gaps can include crashes that are
not reported to the police, or crashes where the police may not be able
to collect all relevant information.
Crashes
supplemented per
year
Start Year 2
MetroPlan Orlando
(Lead), Police Department
(Support), Community
Development (Support),
Public Works & Utilities
(Support)
$-$$-
Promote CPR /
Emergency First
Aid Training to the
General Public
Promoting CPR / Emergency First Aid Training to the community can
encourage those trained to support another person in any potentially
deadly situation. While waiting for emergency services to arrive on
scene of a crash, it can serve as a temporary measure until professional
EMS arrives.
CPR courses offered Start Year 2 Police Department (Lead),
Communications (Support)$-$$-
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ACTION PLAN SUMMARY
Maintaining momentum to zero traffic deaths and
serious injuries requires a sustained effort. These
overarching actions will help us get there.
CONTINUING
PROGRESS
ACTION DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
MEASURE
TARGET
YEAR
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
RELATIVE
COST
INTEGRATES
WITH
Develop Vision Zero
Status Report to
Track Progress
It is recommended the city’s Vision Zero webpage be updated
biannually with a status report on Action Plan progress. Basic information
should include the list of actions, the status of each action (ongoing,
complete, not started), and a summary of recent activities. Recent
deadly and serious injury crash data should also be included. MetroPlan
Orlando’s crash dashboard can be leveraged to populate crash data.
Annual meeting
Development of
plan/progress report
Start Year 1
Public Works & Utilities
(Lead), Community
Development (Support)
Office of Communications
(Support)
$-
Formalize Vision Zero
Working Group
To maintain momentum in the Vision Zero Action Plan, it is
recommended the city’s working group continue to meet periodically.
A biannual meeting to discuss progress, outstanding actions, and
emerging trends would provide productive touch points. The working
group should meet 3-months in advance of publishing a Vision Zero
Status Report to discuss data and progress on initiatives. Additionally,
BPAC members should be included in the process.
Establishment of
working group Start Year 1
City Council (Lead),
City Manager’s Office
(Support), Community
Development (Support)
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Regional Vision
Zero Task Force
and County
Steering
Committee
Update Action Plan
Every 5-Years
Vision Zero Action Plans may fail without sustained effort. It is
recommended this Vision Zero Action Plan be updated at a regular
frequency. Updating both concurrently would provide an opportunity
to streamline the safety and crash analysis, however it also requires a
greater staff workload commitment. To distribute resources more evenly,
it is recommended the Vision Zero plan be updated two to three years
off-cycle from the Transportation Plan.
Adoption of
updated plan Start Year 5
Public Works & Utilities
(Lead), Community
Development (Support)
$-
Create / Assign
Dedicated
Transportation Safety
Staff Position
Similar to how the Florida of Department Transportation is organized
with a Safety Office, it is recommended the city consider organizing
staff resources to create a dedicated Safety Planner or Engineer
position. This staff position could organizationally fit under Public Works &
Utilities or Community Development and be responsible for overseeing
safety on all project phases from planning to construction. This position
would drive the execution of actions in this plan, track progress, and
coordinate with partner organizations.
Establishment of the
position Start Year 1
City Manager’s Office
(Lead), City Commissioners
(Support)
$-$$$-
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Safety Projects, Implementation, and
Project Prioritization
Safety projects were developed collaboratively, using
insights from the crash trends, high-injury networks,
direction from the City working group, and community
feedback. The process for identifying projects included
a system-wide evaluation and a roadway-specific
evaluation. High injury intersections are included in the
roadway-specific evaluation. Anticipated project costs
and an implementation timeline was also evaluated.
Projects were then prioritized based on:
• Crash scores
• Being within a transportation underserved area
• Anticipated safety benefit
• Being on multiple high injury networks including the
Regional, Seminole County, and City Action Plans
• Implementation timeline (higher scores for projects
that may be completed in 5 years)
This prioritization approach was also used at the regional
level, based on priorities identified by the MetroPlan
Orlando Board. A priority list was completed separately
for county and state roads. The maps on the next pages
highlight the priority segments. Details of each safety
project and the full list of projects is in the Appendix.
ACTION PLAN
SUMMARY
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5
Analyze
Network-Wide
Opportunities
Identify Projects Conduct
Prioritization
Develop
Implementation
Plan
Quantitative and
Qualitative
Use Countermeasure
Toolkit
Cross Reference
Existing Projects
Incorporate
Steps 1 & 2
Based on Guidance
from Regional Plans
Determine Timeframe
and Costs
Top 2 City Road Project Priority List
1. Sheoah Blvd from Silver Sea Rd to SR 435 (0.47 miles)
Safety improvements to increase visibility and pedestrian safety. Add segment
lighting, curve advance warning signage, LED enhanced signage, high friction
surfaces, and speed cushions.
2. Northern Way from Shetland Ave to Royal Oak Dr (0.54 miles)
Safety improvements to increase active transportation safety and manage speeds. Add a high visibility crosswalk, a mini roundabout, RRFB, a “Bikes May
Use Full Lane” sign, and speed cushions.
Top 2 County and State Road Project Priority List
1. SR 434 from Wagner Pt to Apache Trl (0.62 miles)
Safety improvements to manage speed and intersections. Add segment
lighting, RCLT, high visibility crosswalks, and pavement speed legends.
2. SR 434 from Belle Ave to Hayes Rd (1.24 miles)
Safety improvements to manage speed. Add a raised median, RCLT, speed
cameras, a landscaped buffer, and restripe crosswalks.
The next steps for implementation of these projects may include road safety audits,
concept development plans, and feasibility studies.
Analyze High
Injury Network
Segments and
Top Intersections
Project Planning Process
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NETWORK WIDE PROJECTS
Network Wide Projects
This map provides systemic safety
countermeasures that can be implemented
proactively around the county, regardless of
whether the road is on the high-injury network.
These countermeasures can be implemented
independent of the priority projects:
• Lighting
• Speed Feedback Signs
None of the roadways met the threshold for
lane purposing at this time.
The following strategies are also
recommended for evaluation on all principal,
major, and minor arterials:
• Curb Radii Reductions
• Leading Pedestrian Intervals
• No Right-Turn on Red Indications
• Corridor Signal Retiming to Match Target
Speeds
• Enhanced Transit Stops
Speed Feedback Sign Candidates (Observed
speeds 7+ mph over the speed limit)
Fill Lighting Gaps (Missing Roadway Lighting)
Legend
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PRIORITY PROJECTS
1. SR 434 from Wagner Pt to Apache Trl
2. SR 434 from Belle Ave to Hayes Rd
Priorities 1 - 15
Priorities 16 - 25
Priorities 25 - 39
Legend
Priority Score
82.5
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# County and State Segment
City Priorities 1 - 2
Legend
County and State Priorities 1 - 2
1. Sheoah Blvd from Silver Sea Rd to SR 434
2. Northern Way from Shetland Ave to Royal Oak Dr
Priority Score
52.5
32.5
# City Segment
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HIGHER RISK ROADWAYS
Higher Risk Roadways
Based on Seminole County crash analysis, roadways that were over a posted speed limit of 40 MPH were considered high risk. While the highlighted roadways may not be on the high injury network, it is recommended these are monitored for improvements as funding is available.
Higher risk roadways in Winter Springs include:
• Winter Springs Blvd
• Tuskawilla Road from Tuskawilla Trail to SR 434
• SR 434 from US 17-92 to SR 419
• SR 419 from Macasphalt Pl to SR 434
Priorities 1 - 15
Priorities 16 - 25
Priorities 25 - 39
Legend
Priority Score
82.5
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30 - 35
Legend
40 - 45
≥ 50
6 or more lanes
Speed Limits Road Lanes
25 or lessRepresentation Ratio0.16
0
2
4
6
30 - 35 40 - 45 50 - 55
2.65
7.95
6.07
Posted Speed Limit (mph)
8
10
Risk Factor
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QUICK BUILD
HIGHLIGHTS
Quick build infrastructure projects
are temporary, low-cost installations
that can be constructed in a short
timeframe, achieve safety goals,
and inspire permanent change.
• Lane repurposing
• Horizontal
deflections
• Speed tables/
cushions
• Parklets
• Lane narrowing
• Medians
• Slow turn wedge
• Crosswalks
• Roundabouts
• Refuge islands
• Buffered bike lanes
• Curb extensions
The planning phase of a quick build project
ranges from 2-6 months, with around 1-3 days
needed for installation.
Quick build installations can be achieved
with materials such as paint, plastic, rubber,
concrete, asphalt, and even foliage! When
selecting treatments and materials, consider*:
• Safety for all users
• Traffic calming
• Visibility and
reflectivity
• Size
• Aesthetics
• Ease of
procurement
• Accessibility
• Cost
• Target speed
• Ease of installation
• Stormwater
impacts
• Durability and
duration of
installation
• Maintenance
• Climate
• Traffic volume and
delay
• Roadway class
*adapted from Tactical Urbanist’s Guide to Materials and Design,
from The Street Plans Collaborative
Painted pedestrian refuge island, Pipestone, MN Rubber speed cushion, Charlotte, NC
Painted curb return radius reduction, New Hope, MN
Plastic traffic separator, Oviedo, FL
Paint and planter buffered bike lane, St. Petersburg, FL
Painted curb extension, Denver, CO
Recycled plastic roundabout, Annandale, VA
Rubber and plastic buffered bike lane, Denver, CO
Countermeasures eligible for quick build projects
include but are not limited to:
Rubber raised crosswalk, Minneapolis, MN
Google
HDR
The Charlotte Ledger
HDR
MnDOT
MnDOT
MnDOT
HDR
VDOT
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Monitoring Progress is Critical to Evaluating Success
These performance measures are recommended for yearly tracking. They will help identify
crash trends in real-time instead of waiting another five years. These performance measures
help us understand our progress as we embark on zero traffic deaths by the years 2035 / 2050.
•
CHANGE CHANGE
TAKES TIMETAKES TIME
This is Only the First Step
The Action Plan recommends
improvements to many of the streets and
intersections in the City of Winter Springs.
As those areas are improved, new needs
will emerge — Vision Zero is iterative by its
nature.
The next steps include initiating Year 1
Actions and pursuing Federal funding.
In Winter Springs:2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Number of deadly traffic crashes
Number of serious injury crashes
Number of vulnerable user deadly traffic
crashes
Number of vulnerable user serious injury
traffic crashes
Number of deadly or serious injury
crashes in USDOT underserved area
Recommended Performance Measures
On City Roads:2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Number of deadly traffic crashes
Number of serious injury crashes
Number of vulnerable user deadly traffic
crashes
Number of vulnerable user serious injury
traffic crashes
Number of deadly or serious injury
crashes in USDOT underserved area
The City of Winter Springs is not alone — all Counties and Cities in the
MetroPlan Orlando Region are working together to Get to Zero. Together.
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Appendix
A. City Road Project Prioritization
and Project Sheets
B. County and State Road Project
Prioritization and Project Sheets
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Appendix A:
City Road
Project Prioritization
and
Project Sheets
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Appendix: City Road Priority Project List | A1
CITY ROAD PRIORITY
PROJECT LIST
PRIORITY
RANK SEGMENT FROM TO LENGTH
(MILES)JURISDICTION CITY
DISADVANTAGED SCORE (OUT OF 5)
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEADLY OR
SERIOUS
CRASHES
VULNERABLE
USER DEADLY
OR SERIOUS
CRASHES
CRASH SCORE
PER MILE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
OPINION OF
PROBABLE
COST*
PRIORITY
SCORE
1 Sheoah Blvd Silver Sea Rd SR 434 0.47 City Winter Springs 1 3 0 2286
Safety improvements to increase visibility and pedestrian safety. Add segment
lighting, curve advance warning signage, LED enhanced signage, high friction
surfaces, and speed cushions.
$60,000 -
$410,000 52.5
2 Northern Way Shetland Ave Royal Oak Dr 0.54 City Winter Springs 0 0 1 1804
Safety improvements to increase active transportation safety and manage speeds.
Add a high visibility crosswalk, a mini roundabout, RRFB, a “Bikes May Use Full Lane”
sign, and speed cushions.
$20,000 -
$130,000 32.5
*Note: Cost to be added for final draft.*Note: Cost to be added for final draft.
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Potential Solutions
Segment
Lighting
Curve
Warning
Sign
LED
Enhanced
Signage
High Friction
Surface
Treatment
Speed
Cushions
N
371
Potential Solutions
High
Visibility
Crosswalk
Mini
Roundabouts
Rectangular
Rapid
Flashing
Beacon
Bikes May
Use Full Lane
Signage
Speed
Cushions
N
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Appendix B:
County and State
Road Project
Prioritization and
Project Sheets
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Appendix: County and State Road Priority Project List | B1
COUNTY AND STATE ROAD
PRIORITY PROJECT LIST
PRIORITY
RANK SEGMENT FROM TO LENGTH
(MILES)JURISDICTION CITY
DISADVANTAGED SCORE (OUT OF 5)
MOTOR VEHICLE
DEADLY OR
SERIOUS
CRASHES
VULNERABLE
USER DEADLY
OR SERIOUS
CRASHES
CRASH SCORE
PER MILE PROJECT DESCRIPTION
OPINION OF
PROBABLE
COST*
PRIORITY
SCORE
1 SR 434 Wagner Pt Apache Trl 0.62 State Winter Springs 0 2 1 3254 Safety improvements to manage speed and intersections. Add segment lighting, RCLT,
high visibility crosswalks, and pavement speed legends.
$100,000 -
$1,330,000 82.5
2 SR 434 Belle Ave Hayes Rd 1.24 State Winter Springs 2 1 3 4040 Safety improvements to manage speed. Add a raised median, RCLT, speed
cameras, a landscaped buffer, and restripe crosswalks.
$1,250,000 -
$3,450,000 55
*Note: Cost to be added for final draft.
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Potential Solutions
Segment
Lighting
Reduced Left-
Turn Conflict
Intersection
High
Visibility
Crosswalks
Pavement
Speed
Legends
N
375
Potential Solutions
Raised
Median
Reduced Left-
Turn Conflict
Intersection
Speed
Camera
Landscaped
Buffer and
Median
Restripe
Crosswalks
N
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MetroPlan Orlando Project Manager:
Lara Bouck - lara.bouck@metroplanorlando.gov
Winter Springs Project Manager:
Terrilyn Rolle - trolle@winterspringsfl.org
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