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11 Transportation Safety Action Plan CITY OF PLEASANTON • Recommend policies, programs, and projects that will target improvements to those who need it most. Policy and Process Changes • Assess current safety-related policies and plans from all agencies. • Compare existing practices against national best practices. • Develop a comprehensive recommendation framework organized around the USDOT's Safe System Approach, as well as overarching goals and themes that best align with the City's vision and resources. Strategy and Project Selections • Identify specific projects that are matched with performance measures, timeline details, budget considerations, and stakeholder needs. • Develop countermeasures that are data-driven, reflect community needs, and are focused on infrastructure, behavioral, and operational safety. • Assess prioritized project needs to determine feasibility and implementation strategies. Crashes in Pleasanton: The PTSAP initiates a crucial shift in addressing traffic safety, fostering a much-needed culture of safety. Between 2020 and 2024, within City of Pleasanton, there were a total of 1,574 collisions. Of these 121 resulted in fatalities or severe injury. Out of the total collisions that occurred, 121 involved bicyclists and 53 involved pedestrians. To support City's commitment to enhance safety for all modes of transportation, TJKM has assembled a team with unparalleled passion, perseverance, and expertise to deliver a successful Transportation Safety Action Plan tailored specifically for the City of Pleasanton. Our team has a proven track record of helping communities across various states and execute actionable Safety Action Plans and secure federal and local funding for both short- and long- term strategies. Our expertise spans federal, state, and local levels, offering comprehensive safety services that ensure a seamless, efficient, and cohesive implementation of safety plan. Our team's dedication and commitment to making City's streets safer and helping to achieve zero traffic deaths is unmatched, as we are deeply invested in the safety and well-being of our community. Approach TJKM’s approach to safety analysis for Transportation Safety Action Plans is based on the following: • Identify crash types associated with severe and fatal injuries based on system-wide collision data. • Identify risk factors associated with severe crash types that can be used to identify and prioritize other high-risk locations, regardless of location crash history. • Determine safety trends to determine if there are other underlying features contributing to crashes within the network. • Identify, map, and prioritize locations across the roadway network for implementation through HSIP and other available funding mechanisms. TJKM regularly assists jurisdictions with successful HSIP applications. • Identify low-cost countermeasures that can be implemented at a large number of locations where risk factors are present throughout the City or County transportation system to maximize the safety investment return. • Identify funding sources and assist with Grant Applications The Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan process begins with a thorough assessment of traffic safety data, including crash history, roadway conditions, and community input. TJKM will work closely with local stakeholders to identify high-crash locations and prioritize areas in need of immediate intervention. The plan then outlines targeted strategies and interventions, such as road redesigns, traffic calming measures, and education programs, tailored to address the unique safety concerns in each identified area. Additionally, the process includes the development of a phased implementation timeline, ensuring that improvements are made in a structured, efficient manner. Regular site visits and data verification will support the identification of contributing factors and ensure that recommended interventions are realistic and impactful. Ultimately, the SS4A Safety Action Plan aims to create a safer, more resilient transportation network by addressing key safety issues and fostering long-term, sustainable changes in local communities. Page 56 of 694