Dear Friends ,
Every forty hours , a person is killed in a traffic collision in Los Angeles . Nearly half of the people who die on our streets are people walking and bicycling . Children and older adults account for an alarming number of deaths .
Our streets must be safe . Loss of life because of preventable traffic collisions is unacceptable , which is why I launched the Vision Zero initiative in 2015 .
My goal is to eliminate traffic deaths in the City of Los Angeles by 2025 and to reduce deaths by 20 percent by the end of 2017 . Over the past year , City leaders have mounted a comprehensive , data-driven effort to better understand the root cause of collisions and to identify and prioritize corridors where deaths and injuries occur with troubling frequency to focus the City ’ s efforts .
The result of these efforts is the City ’ s first Vision Zero Action Plan . This plan lays out concrete actions to help achieve our goals for a safe Los Angeles . From innovative street design to complementary education and enforcement strategies , we can reduce the likelihood of death and severe injury .
This Action Plan spells out ways for every Angeleno to get on the road to Vision Zero . Everyone has a role to play in keeping our streets safe . Working together , we can eliminate traffic deaths and make Los Angeles a safe place for every traveler .
Sincerely ,
ERIC GARCETTI Mayor
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