Program Updates
ASE Bill 611
On May 9th Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced a bill in Council to allow for Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras to be placed along State Road 611, more commonly known as Broad Street. Last December, the State Legislature allowed for the ASE program on Roosevelt Boulevard to become permanent and gave the City permission to create five more ASE corridors. After conducting the necessary studies required by the legislation, OTIS and PennDOT determined that State Route 611 was by far the top candidate for speed cameras.
OTIS and PennDOT released their joint report to the public on Friday, May 31st, you can view a copy of the report here.
Automated Speed Enforcement is a proven way to change the behavior of drivers, slow down speeds, and reduce crashes on our roadways.
OTIS Celebrates First Ever Nationwide Apprenticeship Week
The City’s Infrastructure Solutions Team (IST) was proud to celebrate the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) first ever Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW), which took place May 5 – May 11, 2024. Building off the success of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) each November, YAW highlights the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship program opportunities for youth ages 16-24.
To meet the workforce demand of BIL-funded projects, Philadelphia’s infrastructure industries will require an additional labor supply for crucial occupations. According to the National Skills Coalition, this demand is likely to be sustained for at least the next 10 years, which is why young people stand to benefit from training that sets them up for career success long term.
Upcoming Events
On Sunday, June 16th at Malcolm X Memorial Park Vision Zero will be attending the Juneteenth Festival and Parade at Malcolm X Memorial Park. Come and celebrate the occasion as well as take a moment to stop by our table and learn about how Vision Zero is making the community safer.
On Tuesday, June 11th the Office of Multimodal Planning will be hosting a community meeting on the West Germantown Neighborhood Bikeways project. If you’re interested in attending the meeting, please reach out to us at OTIS@Phila.gov.
Partner Updates
Free Library
Join us for a free non-certified CPR training with The Mobile CPR Project. Whether you are new to CPR or just want to practice your skills, this class is for you! Coffee and bagels will be provided. This 45-minute class w ill be held at Parkway Central Library 1900 Arch Street on June 11th at 10am in the HEIM room 131/132. The class will also be held on July 9th and August 13th. Please register
CHOP
The New Jersey Safety and Health Outcomes (NJ-SHO) Center for Integrated Data recently launched njsho.chop.edu, a website that features an innovative, interactive data dashboard that enables users to visualize, monitor, and track important traffic safety measures across communities and over time. Visit the website and interactive data dashboard to learn more: https://njsho.chop.edu
BTS/Indego
Indego and the City of Philadelphia are excited to announce the return of Indego mini-grants of up to $1,000 for local nonprofits, available for programming occurring from July through September 2024. Stay tuned to Indego’s newsletter, blog, and social media for more information as it gets released.
Vision Zero in the News
- Bike safety laws every Philadelphian should know: From your rights as a cyclist to dealing with angry drivers (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- Making streets safer shouldn’t be an enormous chore, planners say (Billy Penn)
- Philadelphia bicyclists take to streets for annual Bike to Work and Wherever Day – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)
- 20th annual Philadelphia Ride of Silence honors 14 riders killed as bicyclists push for more safety funding (6abc Philadelphia)
- Broad Street speed camera proposal gets backing from city, PennDOT (Philly Voice)
Join the Conversation
Vision Zero aims to eliminate all traffic deaths and severe injuries on Philadelphia streets. Learn more at www.visionzerophl.com. Follow OTIS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and help us to share safety messages with your networks using the hashtag #VisionZeroPHL.
Do you have events, accomplishments, or calls to action to share with the Vision Zero Task Force and subcommittees? Send your next month’s updates by Friday, June 14th to Cole Appelman at nicholas.appelman@phila.gov.