Resolution No. 24-53RESOLUTION NO. 24-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, CITY
COMMISSION, TO ADOPT A VISION ZERO POLICY, AND SETTING THE
ULTIMATE GOAL OF ELIMINATING ALL TRAFFIC DEATHS AND
SERIOUS INJURIES IN ATLANTIC BEACH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the life, health, and safety all persons living and traveling in Atlantic Beach are our
priority and that no one should die or be seriously injured while utilizing our transportation infrastructure.
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is the concept that traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roadways
are unacceptable;
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a holistic strategy aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries
for the people who use our roadways for commuting or travel;
WHEREAS, Vision Zero recognizes that people make mistakes; however, our roadways should
be designed so that an inevitable mistake does not result in the loss of life or serious injury; therefore it is
our duty in partnership with planners, engineers, and policymakers to improve the state of our roadway
system for all users;
WHEREAS, people have lost their lives and people have been seriously injured due to traffic
crashes in Atlantic Beach over the past 5 years;
WHEREAS, Atlantic Beach transportation infrastructure has been serving an increasing number
and variety of users;
WHEREAS, making our roadways safer for all users encourages use of other modes of
transportation such as walking or biking which in turn encourages a healthier, more active lifestyle, and
a reduction in pollution;
WHEREAS, successful implementation of the Vision Zero program involves support from both
the government and the community;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as
follows:
Section 1. Atlantic Beach Commission adopts the Vision Zero goal of zero traffic deaths and
serious injuries, stating that loss of life or serious injury is unacceptable on our roadways.
Section 2. Atlantic Beach adopts the ultimate goal of reducing all traffic deaths and serious
injuries and endorses Vision Zero as an approach to achieving this goal.
Section 3. Atlantic Beach adopts an intermediate goal of reducing traffic deaths and serious
injuries by 75% by year 2035 through the implementation of infrastructure, education,
enforcement, and emergency response improvements.
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Section 4. Atlantic Beach acknowledges that to achieve this goal it will require support from
both the governmental entities and the community at -large and will develop a Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan following the passage of this resolution.
Section 5. Vision Zero efforts will be data and community -driven with a commitment to
understand the underlying causes of traffic safety issues and prioritize resources based on the
greatest needs in a way that is cohesive with the community at -large.
Section 6. Vision Zero will be implemented in an equitable manner, accounting for areas
historically underserved by transportation and safety investments.
Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 10 day of October 2024.
Curtis Ford, Ma or
Attest:
Gaon m,'
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jaso brie ,City Attorney
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