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City presents draft Vision Zero action plan update; commissioners press for measurable targets and implementation dashboard
Summary
City staff presented a draft Vision Zero action plan update that adds state-law factors and a refreshed list of high-injury corridors and intersections; commissioners and public commenters asked for annual reduction targets, a public implementation dashboard and clearer funding strategies before finalizing the plan.
The commission was briefed on an updated Vision Zero draft action plan on June 18 as staff outlined the revised high-injury network, proposed measures and a public-engagement schedule tied to federal funding eligibility.
Jennifer Dolland, director of mobility and sustainability in Public Works, said the draft incorporates a broadened set of criteria — including vulnerable road users and sensitive zones such as schools — that state law now allows planners to weigh when assembling the high-injury network. Staff highlighted an updated top-10 corridors list and a set of 20 intersections the city has identified as priorities for intervention.
"Nuestro objetivo es obtener la aprobación del Pleno antes de que finalice el año natural...Necesitamos un plan actualizado," Jennifer said, noting that an up-to-date plan is necessary to meet new federal funding guidance. Staff further described three tiers of actions (high, medium and low priority) tied to expected cost and feasibility.
Commissioners asked for more measurable goals. Mark Harmon, a public commenter, urged clearer accountability measures: annual reduction targets, public dashboards that show which department is responsible for each action, the funding status and timelines. Several commissioners supported that request and asked staff to include post-implementation safety reviews for projects.
Staff acknowledged resource constraints and said higher-cost capital measures may be delayed given the city’s reliance on competitive grants. Staff announced a public-comment window through Aug. 17, five scheduled workshops and multiple community events over the next weeks to collect input.
What’s next: staff will continue outreach, add requested performance-tracking detail where feasible and return with revisions as part of the fall engagement schedule; the plan is targeted for Council consideration by year-end to support federal grant applications.
