Sacramento is taking a fresh crack at its Vision Zero goals, revamping the Action Plan that first saw the light of day in 2018. The city's aiming to cut down on the grave stats of traffic-related fatalities and critical injuries by getting analytical and calling on the community for their two cents. As a start to this push, they've rolled out a new Vision Zero Crash Data Dashboard. This digital tool lays bare the stark numbers from 2013 to the shiny edge of 2023, with the promise of 2024's data joining the ranks soon enough, as reported by the Sacramento City Express.
The updated Vision Zero Action Plan of Sacramento, adopting the latest federal and state safety guidelines, eyes completion in the spring of 2026, according to Sacramento City Express. Jennifer Donlon Wyant of the Department of Public Works, while juggling the roles of Mobility and Sustainability Division Manager, said, "The Vision Zero update is more than a document—it’s a strategy for investment of policies, programs and infrastructure across all departments at the City." Sacramento is hunting a future where the streets are a safe playground, no matter your mode of transport or walk of life.
Those speed demons and the impaired few take the lion's share in crash stats, making up 15% and 13% respectively of the top culprits behind the wheel in severe and fatal incidents. Next in line, the data points an accusing finger at those missing stop signs or giving the red light the cold shoulder, racking up 12% combined. Not far behind are those who play the game of chance with yields, pegged at 11%, as stated by the Sacramento City Express.
As the city's plans unfold in the coming moons, Sacramento promises to dial in voices from the resident choir to those in the know on transportation safety. Much of their outreach will beat the pavement in the neighborhoods most haunted by the ghost of traffic violence, say the findings. The city pens in to crash local events, arrange meetings, and set up digital means to gather thoughts from the public. "This is the beginning of a collaborative process to get us there," Donlon Wyant told Sacramento City Express, ensuring that local voices steer the way forward.
Those looking to keep in the loop or throw their hat into the ring of dialogue can hit up VisionZeroSac.org and sign up to stay in the know. The site stands as the city's beacon, guiding residents through the ins and outs of the Vision Zero update and its quest for safety, as per the Sacramento City Express.
