Engineering, education, and enforcement are those three key areas said Lexington Vice-Mayor Dan Wu.
Wu introduced STREEET which will be made up of council members, city officials, and community partners.
“Over the last several years,” Wu said, “we've seen a concerning number of pedestrian safety incidents and incidents of dangerous driving.”
Council member Liz Sheehan, one of the co-chairs of the task force, believes the current focus in the city is on moving vehicles "quickly and efficiently" without taking other forms of transportation into consideration.
“The current designs of our streets reflect this focus on efficiency and speed for cars and trucks at the cost of the safety of residents who get around by foot, on bike or stroller, wheelchair, or any other form of transportation.”
Sheehan's goal is to find cutting-edge data-driven solutions being used around the country to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including using calming devices like bollards and street art.
The task force plans to release its first report this fall.
