ICYMI: Mayor Murray calls for Vision Zero, a plan for zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030

On the backdrop of Lake City Way yesterday afternoon, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray met with dozens of supporters and advocates to unveil his citywide plan to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The Mayor was joined by Scott Kubly, Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, and Kathleen O’Toole, Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department, who will help spearhead the Vision Zero program by joining forces to reduce speeds, design safer streets, restrict right turns on red, and conduct active police enforcement. The Mayor’s plan will build upon many of the elements and policies previously identified and implemented through former Mayor Mike McGinn’s Be Super Safe initiative.