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City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budget
Read full article: City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budgetSan Antonio City Council formally passed an update on the city’s Complete Streets policy on Thursday, setting in motion a framework for street design that accounts for all users.
City receives funding for ‘quick-build’ installs; padding ongoing street safety programs
Read full article: City receives funding for ‘quick-build’ installs; padding ongoing street safety programsVision Zero and the Bike Network Plan are expected to receive support from a grant issued to San Antonio's Transportation Department as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety education
Read full article: Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety educationA multi-partner initiative under San Antonio’s Vision Zero Plan aims to address an issue in the city’s court systems: unlicensed teen drivers with traffic citations.
Safety crosswalks to be installed along Zarzamora Street thanks to $4.5M federal grant
Read full article: Safety crosswalks to be installed along Zarzamora Street thanks to $4.5M federal grantZarzamora Street is one of San Antonio’s most dangerous roads, especially for people who walk along it, according to Vision Zero, the city’s transportation department.
‘We’re really ready to see somethings start to happen’: Local leaders address safety concern along Culebra Road
Read full article: ‘We’re really ready to see somethings start to happen’: Local leaders address safety concern along Culebra RoadCulebra Road, has been a problem spot for commuters over the years. However, area leaders and residents hope to mitigate safety concerns and create solutions.
Protecting pedestrians: How this innovative program is creating safer streets
Read full article: Protecting pedestrians: How this innovative program is creating safer streetsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Admiration reports an increase in traffic fatalities over the last two years. However, programs like Vision Zero have been adopted by cities around the country. The mission is to create safer roads for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists.
Recent death of San Antonio bicyclist fuels push for safer roads in Alamo City
Read full article: Recent death of San Antonio bicyclist fuels push for safer roads in Alamo CityThe recent death of a bicyclist killed in a suspected drunk driving crash is fueling the move to protect bicyclists and pedestrians around the Alamo City.
D5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales pushes for further improvements on Culebra Road
Read full article: D5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales pushes for further improvements on Culebra RoadSAN ANTONIO – Crossing Culebra Road near I-10 has become a dangerous gamble for Jose Olivera and his wife. According to San Antonio police, a man and woman were killed crossing Culebra near Northwest 19th Street Wednesday night. She said drivers usually don’t slow down, which has caused Culebra Road to become dangerous. The councilwoman has been the lead advocate for Vision Zero since 2015. Gonzales believes Vision Zero should be a priority for the city and its residents so more lives can be saved.
'Vision Zero' updates city leaders on its progress
Read full article: 'Vision Zero' updates city leaders on its progressSAN ANTONIO – The city got an update on Vision Zero Wednesday, a program designed to achieve "zero" pedestrian fatalities on the roadways. During a presentation, Transportation and Capital Improvement Assistant Director Art Reinhardt said the numbers of pedestrian fatalities over the last few years have increased in San Antonio, but that it is also part of a national trend. Part of Vision Zero's action plan to achieve "zero" deaths on the road includes the "Don't Block the Box Campaign," which kicked off a few weeks ago. Kim Davila, whose son was hit at a crosswalk on Valley Hi Drive in September said she's glad the city is raising awareness about the issue. Davila said the increase in pedestrian fatalities, although scary, is not surprising because she said people are just driving too fast.