Senior Principal Engineer Kittelson and Associates, Inc. Tampa, FL, United States
Abstract: When opening one’s mind to Disruptive Technological Innovation, Vision Zero is feasible and doable, particularly if it is partnered with the implementation of Complete Streets and Driver Assisted Technology - progress is being made.
As an example, during Angelo’s tenure as the Traffic and Parking Operations Manager at the City of Lakeland (2015 – 2021), there was an almost 50% reduction in fatal and serious injury crashes from 2015 – 2020. This result in saving lives is clearly a function of the dedicated City staff who are not afraid to implement Disruptive Technologically Innovative change for the greater good.
This proposed presentation focusses on how utilizing disruptive technological innovation in association with Complete Streets and Vision Zero, has collectively created a more wholistic and lasting approach to corridor design. The new result? Communities embracing ‘complete streets’ concepts for pedestrian and multi-modal environments (even including cars), enhancing safety and a higher quality of life for everyone – for real!
The principles of Disruptive Innovation, Vision Zero, and Complete Streets and how they have evolved over the years in managing traffic safety in a real way, utilizing the S.A.M. approach, Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility for ALL transportation users, will be demonstrated.
This talk will be supported by real-world examples and discussions about: 1. Disruptive Innovation; and 2. The “S” Curve
The presentation will articulate the four Transportation Safety Superpowers: 1. Complete Streets 2. Vision Zero 3. Safe Systems Approach 4. Driver Assisted Technology
All while having a little bit of fun!!
Learning Objectives:
Attendees can expect to learn the following from this session:
Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the power of established and innovative transportation safety measures.
Upon completion, participant will be able to conduct enhanced safety studies that include innovative safety techniques such as driver assisted technologies.
Upon completion, participant will be able to articulate how transportation safety is evolving from relying on motorists and infrastructure safety applications, to vehicle technological safety elements.
