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Supervisors advance Vision Zero resolutions, urge SFMTA to lower speeds and speed up quick‑build safety projects
Summary
The committee unanimously recommended two Vision Zero resolutions urging SFMTA to pursue lower posted speed limits where lawful, expand signal‑timing strategies, invest in quick‑build street safety improvements and identify a dedicated staff lead; SFMTA officials described data and an $25M quick‑build plan over five years.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee on Nov. 9 advanced two resolutions aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and accelerating Vision Zero work citywide. Board President Norman Yee and SFMTA Vision 0 lead Ryan Reeves described the city’s safe‑systems approach and emphasized that slowing vehicle speeds is the most effective measure to reduce severe and fatal crashes.
Ryan Reeves said San Francisco had recorded 23 traffic fatalities through October, including nine pedestrians and two cyclists, and that 75% of severe and fatal injuries are concentrated on 13% of city streets—the high‑injury network. SFMTA…
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