The Pasco City Council unanimously adopted a target to reduce fatal and serious traffic injuries on city roadways by 50 percent, selecting 2035 as the target year for the commitment.

Planning staff presented two alternatives: a 50 percent reduction by 2040 (aligned with the existing transportation system master plan) or a 50 percent reduction by Feb. 1, 2035. Following discussion and public outreach, council selected the shorter timeframe. “Bringing forward a reduction of fatalities and injuries as the goal to 50 percent of the current rate,” the presenter said during the discussion.

Why it matters: The commitment establishes a measurable goal for the city’s transportation work and is intended to guide capital projects, policy and prioritization in the forthcoming Transportation System Master Plan update.

Council action: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm moved to adopt the resolution establishing the 50 percent reduction target by 02/01/2035; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously (Resolution No. 4641).

What happens next: Staff said the target will be integrated into the updated Transportation System Master Plan and will inform project selection, design standards and safety investments going forward.

Ending: The council framed the target as an aspirational, measurable goal to shape future investments and policy decisions.