Vision Zero Conference 2020 - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia

20/20 VISION for VISION ZERO PHILADELPHIA

A New Decade of Change

Since 2015, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Conference has been bringing leaders and expert voices from around the Delaware Valley, and the country, into Philadelphia for a day of talks, panels, and workshops.

This year, our Vision Zero gathering will both reflect upon the progress made over the past three years, and the accelerated speed at which progress over the next four years must proceed to make our city safer.

On March 7, 2020, join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, the Vision Zero Alliance, officials and staff from the City, state and regional agencies, plus leaders from the private sector as we gather to learn, network, and discuss how we can work together to make Philadelphia safe for all road users.

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Mobile Workshop

Friday, March 6th | 3:00 – 4:30 PM

North Philadelphia Safe Walking Route with Veronica Ayala, Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

Vision Zero Conference

KICKOFF SPEAKERS | 10:00 AM

Brian Abernathy, Managing Director, City of Philadelphia

Latanya Byrd, Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia

VISION ZERO IN PHILADELPHIA: PROGRESS TO DATE | 10:15 – 11:00 AM

Moderated by Christopher Jandoli, WSP

Michael Carroll, Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability

Corrine O’Connor, Philadelphia Parking Authority

Carlton Williams, Streets Department Commissioner

Captain Mark Overwise, Accident Investigation Division, Philadelphia Police Department

Q&A to follow

BIG IDEAS TO CREATE A BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT FIRST CITY | 11:20 – 12:00 PM

Shwana Rogers, SEPTA

Zabe Bent, National Association of City Transportation Officials

Joe Cutrufo, Transportation Alternatives

Carrie Long, Center for Safe Mobility, University of Pennsylvania

Tom Devito, Lyft

Q&A to follow

LUNCH | 12:00 – 1:00 PM

First Annual Award for a Vision Zero Project from the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Delaware Chapter

Presented by Waffiyyah Murray, oTIS

LUNCH KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Polly Trottenberg, Commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation

Afternoon Panels Session 1

1. GROWING VISION ZERO PHILLY STYLE | 1:00 – 1:45

Traffic calming Philadelphia streets doesn’t happen by wishing for it, it requires careful analysis and community engagement. This session provides a look at how Philadelphia neighborhood groups and individuals have requested changes to streets and intersections to help make them safe for residents of all ages.

Moderated by Laura Fredricks, Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia

Lois Williams, HACE

Suzanne Hagner, Henry Avenue

Dan McGlone, South of South Neighborhood Association

Corey Bell, Office of Council President Clarke

2. GROWING VISION ZERO IN THE REGION | 1:00 – 1:45

Vision Zero policies and ideas are penetrating towns and communities throughout Greater Philadelphia. Panelists will discuss their experience with pushing for new treatments and campaigns to improve road safety.

Panelists will discuss a small town Vision Zero plan, the power of the popup to change views of bike infrastructure, how to build community agency in road safety from the bottom up, and an innovative and simple traffic calming project that got big results with a few plastic posts.

This session with take a novel approach to a moderated panel. Each panelist will give a very brief presentation, with our moderator and commentator giving a reaction and having a short conversation with the presenter. The session will end with a full panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Moderated by Matt Edmond, Montgomery County Planning Commission

Commentary by Roy Gothie, PennDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator

Cynthia McCormick, City of Lancaster

Tim Phelps, Transportation Management Agency of Chester County

Elena Peeples, East Trenton Collaborative

Bryan Proska, Traffic Planning & Design

3. CONNECTING VISION ZERO AND YOUTH | 1:00 – 1:45

Vision Zero efforts begin with the youngest stakeholders in mind. By protecting our youth’s environment, we can ensure they will grow up to become tomorrow’s Vision Zero leaders. Panelists will discuss best practices related to policy, design and youth-led community engagement.

Moderated by Tara Woody, oTIS, Safe Routes to School & Vision Zero for Youth pilot

Marisa Jones, Safe Routes Partnership

Kori Johnson, Safe Routes Partnership

Diane Lambert, Toole Design

Ashley Reevey, Representative from the Camden Youth Advisory Council

Afternoon Panels Session 2

4. WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE HIGH QUALITY BIKE NETWORK? | 2:00 – 2:45

This panel will provide an update on the status of Philadelphia’s Bikeway Network and how the High Quality Bike Lane network fits in, plus bring in the perspective of community organizations involved in engagement efforts as the City moves from concept to implementation.

Moderated by Jeremy Chrzan, Toole Design Group

Jeannette Brugger, oTIS, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator

City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Third District

Mark Harrell, Southwest Community Development Corporation

Sarah Anton, Passyunk Square Civic Association

5. WHAT DOES A PEDESTRIAN PRIORITIZED STREET LOOK LIKE? | 2:00 – 2:45

This panel will explore various perspectives on how a street can become more pedestrian prioritized. Insights will be provided by the people behind the City’s forthcoming Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a representative from NYCDOT, and two organizations who are pursuing projects.

Moderated by Douglas Robbins, AECOM

Heather Martin, WSP

Akshay Malik, oTIS

Alice Friedman, NYCDOT

Pat Murdock, American Bible Society

Christopher Dougherty, Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

5. NEXUS OF TRANSIT AND VISION ZERO | 2:00 – 2:45

How can prioritizing transit in turn promote safety and help reach Vision Zero goals?

Moderated by Lydia Grose, Michael Baker International

Mimi Sheller, Drexel University

Jennifer Dougherty, SEPTA

Lex Powers, SEPTA