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Resolution adopting the goal of reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic in the City of Pittsburgh to zero and endorsing the Vision Zero strategy to achieve this goal.
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WHEREAS, traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and serious injury in the world, the United States, and the City; and
WHEREAS, 92 people in the City of Pittsburgh lost their lives to traffic crashes between 2019 and 2022; and,
WHEREAS, loss of life and life-changing injuries due to crashes are unacceptable on Pittsburgh's streets and serious crashes are preventable; and,
WHEREAS, traffic deaths and serious injuries occur disproportionately in low-income communities, communities of color, and communities with low car ownership and disproportionately affect individuals with limited mobility, people with disabilities, and people who are unhoused, children, and the elderly; and,
WHEREAS, Vision Zero provides a framework for reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries to zero, while increasing safe, accessible, healthy, and equitable mobility for everyone through a combination of education, engineering, encouragement, evaluation, emergency medical services, and enforcement; and,
WHEREAS, streets and transportation systems have traditionally been designed primarily for maximum vehicular capacity and mobility, rather than providing safe and accessible accommodations for all modes and users; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh recognizes that streets are a key factor in the way people experience the public realm and play a vital role in promoting economic development, public safety, health and quality of life; and,
WHEREAS, making streets safer for all people using all modes of transportation will support and protect people who wish to travel on foot, by bicycle, and by public transit, which supports a healthier, more active lifestyle and reduces environmental pollution; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh in 2017 established a Complete Streets Advisory...
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