Pasco council adopts goal to cut fatal and serious traffic injuries 50% by 2035
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Summary
The council adopted a resolution committing to reduce fatal and serious traffic injuries on city streets by 50 percent — council chose 2035 as the target year — as part of the city’s updated transportation planning.
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.