HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10852 - Supporting the Mission of the Central Coast Distracted Driving Awareness PartnershipRESOLUTION NO. 10852 (2017 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE MISSION OF THE CENTRAL
COAST DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a philosophy, adopted by many cities and states around the
country, that no loss of life or serious injury on the transportation system is acceptable; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Vision Zero policy goal to eliminate all traffic related
fatalities and serious injuries by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the Circulation Element of the San Luis Obispo General Plan provides policy
intent to provide a system of streets that are safe for all forms of transportation, while reducing
dependence on single -occupant use of motor vehicles by supporting and promoting alternatives
such as walking, bicycling and transit; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Central Coast Distracted Driving Awareness Partnership
is to reduce the costly physical, emotional, and financial effects that distracted driving has upon
the lives of Central Coast resident and visitors
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. This City Council hereby endorses the mission of the Central Coast
Distracted Driving Awareness Partnership to reduce the costly physical, emotional, and financial
effects that distracted driving has upon the lives of Central Coast residents and visitors.
SECTION 2. The City Council directs the Public Works, Fire and Police Departments to
continue implementation of the City's Enforcement, Education, Traffic Safety, Traffic Operations,
and Neighborhood Traffic Management programs to support the mission of the Central Coast Driving
Awareness Partnership.
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SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to support additional Vision
Zero efforts in the future to eliminate traffic related fatalities and major injuries.
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Gomez, Rivoire and Pease,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 12th day of December 2017.
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
X.0 Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my and and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this day of ,
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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