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MTPO sets next year's safety targets at zero fatalities, zero serious injuries
Summary
The board voted unanimously to set next year's safety targets at 0 fatalities and 0 serious bodily injuries, citing Vision Zero progress and mixed trends in pedestrian deaths; members noted recent reductions in total fatalities but an increase in pedestrian fatalities.
The Gainesville Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization voted Dec. 2 to set the next year's safety targets at zero fatalities and zero serious bodily injuries, formalizing its Vision Zero commitment.
Commissioner Alford (S2) reported that overall fatalities and serious injuries have declined but pedestrian fatalities rose, noting an 8.3% increase in pedestrian fatalities in recent reporting and pointing board members to the packet (page 25) for more data. Another member noted that within the city of Gainesville pedestrian and cyclist deaths declined from 10 two years ago to seven last year and to four in the most recent year, crediting staff and coordinated MTPO and city efforts for progress.
During public discussion, board members emphasized continuing staff oversight and monitoring. The board passed the motion to set the 0/0 safety targets unanimously.
Why it matters: setting zero targets signals the board's policy priority to eliminate deaths and serious injuries and may shape funding and project prioritization for the MTPO and partner agencies.
