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City of Santa Monica Planning CommissionMay 22, 2019
Wilshire Safety Study
1. Take The Friendly Road – Vision Zero Program2. Wilshire Safety Data3. Preliminary Feedback4. Next Steps
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
STUDY CORRIDOR
Key Characteristics:• Regional & local significance• Major transit routes
• Metro 720 Line• BBB 2 Line
• Destinations & attractions• 3rd Street Promenade• PCH • Hospitals, schools, parks
ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP
Wilshire Safety Study Project Objectives: • Use a data-driven process to understand current safety issues for all
users on and across Wilshire Blvd• Gather information from community stakeholders to understand
existing safety context• Develop options for targeted safety enhancements• Encourage safe and accessible linkages to nearby homes,
businesses, and transit • Identify preferred short- and long-term recommendations through
a robust community engagement process
PROJECT MILESTONES Preliminary Outreach: March – May1st Community Meeting: June 8thIdentify Focus Areas: Early SummerDraft Recommendations: Late Summer2nd Community Meeting: FallFinal Recommendations: WinterGrant Ends: February 2020
We are Here!
WILSHIRE BLVD.SAFETY DATA
KEY DATA SOURCESCollisions along Wilshire in Santa Monica
1. Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS)• Study Period: 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
2. Santa Monica Police Dept. Collision Reports• Study Period: 01/01/2015 – 11/30/2017
HIGHER INJURY CRASHES BY MODE
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Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle Motor Vehicle
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Wilshire Boulevard
Fatal
Severe
Other VisibleInjury
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50
100
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250
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450
Pedestrian Bicycle Motorcycle Motor Vehicle
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Santa Monica Citywide
Fatal
Severe
Other VisibleInjury
Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
33%
12%9%
46%
22%
28%
14%
36%
VIOLATIONS – INJURY CRASHES
Primary Collision Factor Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica Citywide
Number Percentage Number PercentageAutomobile Right of Way 48 20% 521 21%
Unsafe Speed 39 16% 492 20%
Pedestrian Right of Way 28 12% 184 7%
Improper Turning 21 9% 284 11%
Traffic Signals and Signs 20 8% 217 9%
Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
PEOPLE WALKING / BIKING
25 (19)% 2 (20%)
32 (24%)1 (10%)
23 (18%)
1 (10%)
51 (39%)
6 (60%)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Citywide Wilshire Boulevard
Fatal/Serious Injuries by Mode
Bicycle Motor Vehicle Motorcycle Pedestrian
Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
BREAKDOWN BY AGE
2 (2%)19 (15%)
64 (49%)
3 (30%)
46 (35%)
7 (70%)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Citywide Wilshire BoulevardAge
Fatal/Serious Injury Victims by Age
Unknown 0-24 25-54 55+Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
COLLISIONS BY TIME OF DAY
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120
12:00-2:59 AM 3:00-5:59 AM 6:00-8:59 AM 9:00-11:59 AM 12:00-2:59 PM 3:00-5:59 PM 6:00-8:59 PM 9:00-11:59 PM
Total Collisions by Time of Day
Total
Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
COLLISION DIAGRAMS
Source: SMPD 01/01/2015 – 11/30/2017
PRELIMINARYFEEDBACK
WHO ARE WE TALKING TO?• Neighborhood Associations• Santa Monica Works / Go Requests• Big Blue Bus Operators• Police and Fire Dept.• Residents & Business Owners• Other institutions (hospitals, schools, etc)
KEY THEMES• Lighting – difficult to see or be seen at
night
• Concerns with crossing at unsignalized intersections and potential conflicts with the median
• Desire to lower speeds
• Desire for less congestion
• Conflicts at bus stops for operators andriders
WHAT DOESTHE DATASHOW?
COLLISIONS IN THE DARKWITH STREET LIGHTING
Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
SEVERITY BY INTERSECTION TYPE
80 54 6
52 33 3
3 5 1
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Signalized two-way stop control Midblock (>150' from Intersection)
Severe
Other Visible Injury
Complaint of Pain
Source: SWITRS 12/01/2013 – 11/30/2018
59% 59% 60%
38% 36% 30%
2% 5% 10%
11%
INTERSECTION TYPE OBSERVATIONSExample: Unsignalized Intersections
Wilshire Blvd & 19th Street Wilshire Blvd & 22nd Street
LEFT TURN MOVEMENTS atSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
Signalized – Protected &Protected/Permissive Signalized - Permissive
E to N W to S N to W S to E E to N W to S N to W S to E
Total LT Collisions 1 3 3 0 3 8 6 2
Key Intersections:• 4th Street: 4 Crashes• 5th Street: 3 Crashes • Lincoln Blvd: 3 Crashes• 17th Street: 3 Crashes
Source: SMPD 01/01/2015 – 11/30/2017
VEHICLE VOLUMES
Source: Volume counts 2017 & 2019
NEXT STEPS
JUNE 8th OPEN HOUSEOnline promotion/Postcard Mailing
Canvassing on Wilshire Blvd.
Bike to Work Day promotion
Banners on Wilshire Blvd
Spanish language interpretation provided
HOW DO I STAY INVOLVED?
Sign-up at:https://www.santamonica.gov/FRIENDLYROAD
E-mail any Wilshire Specific concerns to:[email protected]
HOW CAN YOU HELP?1. Spread the word!!
2. Review and Provide Direction on Preferred Solutions in Late Fall
Thank You!
Joe SanClementePrincipal Transportation PlannerCity of Santa [email protected]
Nat Gale, Project ManagerToole [email protected]