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Salinas mayor issues public-safety message urging caution to drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians
Summary
The mayor of Salinas and a city speaker issued a public-safety message urging drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to be alert, avoid distractions and never drive impaired after noting the city responds to “dozens of calls” each year involving pedestrians and vehicles. Exact counts were not provided.
The mayor of Salinas urged residents to take precautions on city streets, saying “Salinas has seen far too many accidents involving pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.” The message, delivered alongside a second city speaker, framed street safety as a shared responsibility.
The city speaker told listeners, “It’s a community responsibility,” and cautioned that “pedestrians and bicyclists can be hard to see, especially when they're not using crosswalks.” The speaker called on residents to “do your part by avoiding distractions and never driving impaired.”
City staff noted that “every year we respond to dozens of calls involving pedestrians and vehicles,” adding that those incidents are preventable if people follow safety practices. The city did not provide a precise count for the number of calls referenced.
In a closing appeal, the mayor said, “whether you're driving, walking, or biking, be responsible,” and urged people to slow down and stay alert to keep Salinas' streets safe. No new policy measures, funding announcements or formal actions were recorded during the message; it was issued as a public-safety reminder.
