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Council re‑commits to Vision Zero and orders stronger follow‑up on greenways and pedestrian safety

Santa Monica City Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The council voted to renew emphasis on Vision Zero goals, directed staff to accelerate work on greenways and low‑cost safety measures, and asked for community engagement and operational planning to reduce severe‑injury crashes after years without progress toward the 2026 target.

Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and several council members pressed for a more explicit approach to Vision Zero — the policy goal adopted in 2016 to reduce severe and fatal traffic injuries to zero. Council members noted recent increases in severe‑injury crashes and argued that the city must choose whether to prioritize…

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