HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06 Vision Zero GoalRESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND,
OREGON SETTING AS OFFICIAL POLICY THE VISION ZERO GOAL
THAT NO LOSS OF LIFE OR SERIOUS INJURY ON OUR
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE.
RECITALS:
A. The life and health of the City of Ashland's residents are our utmost priority.
B. No one should die or be seriously injured on our transportation system.
C. Communities of Concern face a disproportionate risk of traffic injuries and fatalities.
D. Vision Zero is an approach to transportation safety that accepts no loss of life or serious injuries on the
transportation system.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Ashland City Council sets as official policy Vision Zero's goal of zero fatalities or
serious injuries on our transportation system.
SECTION 2. The Ashland City Council supports efforts by the City of Ashland and our regional partners to
eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our transportation system, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable
users.
SECTION 3. The Ashland City Council supports efforts by the City of Ashland's Transportation, to
develop a Vision Zero Action Plan that develops and prioritizes safety improvements for people walking,
bicycling, using mobility devices and driving motorized vehicles.
SECTION 4. This Resol tion takes effect upon signing by the Mayor. This resolution was duly PASSED
and ADOPTED this�y of March 2024.
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Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this-5+�day of March 2024.
Tonya Graham, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
C
Do la McGeary,
City ttorney