HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10746 - Endorsing the goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streetsRESOLUTION NO 10746 (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE GOAL OF VISION ZERO,
FOR THE CITY TO STRIVE TO ACHIEVE ZERO TRAFFIC DEATHS
AND SERIOUS INJURIES ON CITY STREETS BY 2030
WHEREAS, the life, safety and health of residents, employees and visitors to San Luis Obispo is
one of the City Council's highest priorities; and
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 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 City of San Luis Obispo has been actively implementing safety projects and
programs consistent with Vision Zero, however has not yet adopted the philosophy as policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. This City Council hereby adopts a Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic
deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
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 as the mechanisms for achieving this goal.
SECTION 3. These programs will be guided by innovative engineering solutions to improve
road safety for all users, especially the most vulnerable; will measure and evaluate performance
annually, and will include enforcement and education tactics to deter the most dangerous behaviors
that cause public harm, especially along the corridors and locations where collisions are concentrated.
Upon motion of Council Member Rivoire, seconded by Council Member Ashbaugh, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Christianson and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Carpenter and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18`h day of October 2016.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this 0-I+h- day of 0G66&r , -2 c [(o
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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