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Everett council adopts Vision Zero resolution to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2050
Summary
The Everett City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Vision Zero resolution committing the city to substantially reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries and to pursue federal Safe Streets and Roads for All funding to implement targeted safety projects.
The Everett City Council on Jan. 22 adopted a resolution committing the city to “significantly reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries” with a long-term goal of zero by 2050.
City traffic engineer Corey Hurd briefed the council on Vision 0 Everett, describing it as “a long range plan so no family needs to be touched by serious injury and fatal crashes” and an incremental program to deliver near-term safety actions and longer-term projects.
The plan, developed with consultants Kimley-Horn and DKS, identifies 37 candidate safety improvement locations — 17 roadway segments and 20 intersections — and will be narrowed to a…
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