Advocates push to revive "Vision Zero" amid rising pedestrian fatalities

Published by AXIOS May 21, 2025

Transportation safety advocates are pushing for San Francisco's leaders to re-adopt a street safety plan to reduce pedestrian-related crashes and traffic fatalities.

Why it matters: 12% of San Francisco's streets account for 68% of the city's most severe and fatal traffic collisions, according to SFMTA.

• Excessive speed is the leading cause of injury and death, followed by drivers running red lights and failing to yield at intersections.

Driving the news: Street safety groups rallied at City Hall this week to protest the number of pedestrian deaths since the city's Vision Zero initiative expired in 2024.

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