RFQ032577 - Vision Zero - Vulnerable Road User Plan (VRU)

The City of Columbus Public Service Department is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a Vision Zero Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Plan. The plan will augment the existing 2023‑2028 safety action plan, guide the next safety action plan, establish a pedestrian priority network, and create a 5‑year Safe Routes to School travel plan. The effort must employ an equitable, data‑driven methodology, address pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and at‑risk demographic groups, and produce actionable strategies for reducing crashes and fatalities among vulnerable road users. • Develop a comprehensive VRU safety plan that integrates with current city safety initiatives. • Conduct data analysis, stakeholder outreach, and equity assessments to identify high‑risk corridors and user groups. • Deliver recommendations, implementation frameworks, and performance metrics for a pedestrian priority network and Safe Routes to School program.