Reducing Roadway Deaths In Watsonville: Public Feedback Sought

WATSONVILLE, CA — The city of Watsonville is asking residents to provide recommendations on how to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on local roadways.

The recommendations are sought as part of the city's Vision Zero Action Plan 2019. Watsonville City Council approved Vision Zero at its January 16, 2018 meeting after the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency introduced the plan.

Recommendations and feedback are welcome until December 20, 2019. After that deadline, the next steps include presenting the Vision Zero Action Plan to city council in January or February.

Below is a to the Vision Zero Action Plan 2019 and a link to a form for public comments:

• Vision Zero Action Plan 2019
• Form to Comment on Vision Zero Action Plan 2019

To learn more about Vision Zero, visit the the following websites:

• Vision Zero Network (national organization)
• Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (local advocate of Vision Zero)

Informational Flyers

1. Impact of Traffic Violence on City of Watsonville
2. Impact of Traffic Violence on Santa Cruz County
3. Vision Zero Questionnaire

Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Assessments

1. 2011 Watsonville Pedestrian Safety Assessment
2. 2015 Watsonville Bicycle Safety Assessment