Andrew Turner

How to ask DC to add #VisionZero safety in residential neighborhoods

1. File "Traffic Safety Investigation" (TSI) 311 request for a raised crosswalk or speed-bump
2. Wait 6 months until request closes 7 days before required date
3. Fille Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to get the data

The Data:
- 33% of vehicles exceed the 25mph speed limit, some 65mph!

The Response:
- a new 25mph speed limit sign

This is not going to change outcomes https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/laws/23-158

/cc @BrentToderian

D.C. Law 23-158. Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2020. | D.C. Law Library

Dec 27, 2022 at 6:08pmWeb
Show threadAndrew TurnerDec 27, 2022

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Ultimately this TSI failed. It’s unacceptable to only get another speed limit sign when cars ignore stop signs, painted bike lanes, and crosswalks.

We need physical infrastructure.

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Show threadDaniel FentonDec 27, 2022
@ajturner @BrentToderian it’s a shame that you even had to foia this. Should be open data for sure.
Show threadAndrew TurnerDec 27, 2022

@dmfenton @BrentToderian agreed this data should be shared preemptively.

I didn’t even get all the data - so I have to follow up.

I will commend DDOT FOIA team are fast, about 5 day turn around.

Show threadEli PoussonDec 28, 2022
@ajturner Maddening and such a common experience with many city transportation departments.