San Jose rolls out red-light cameras at four of its most dangerous intersections

"Traffic safety has become a priority in San Jose. Nearly a decade ago, San Jose became a Vision Zero city, establishing a goal to eliminate traffic fatalities. The city's Vision Zero task force aimed to reduce fatal and severe injuries by 30% by 2030 and eliminate them by 2040. Between 2020 and 2024, the city reported 273 traffic-related fatalities. This year, the city has recorded 26 deaths thus far, marking a 34% decrease from the same point last year."

""Today, I am remembering Esias, (and) as you know, I believe that public safety is the most fundamental responsibility of our government. I'm devastated that this city wasn't safe enough for Esias, but I hope that with the announcement today, this intersection and others like it will be safer for other San Jose children, children who simply want to hang out with their friends, ride their scooters and feel safe in their neighborhood.""

San Jose installed red-light cameras at four of its most hazardous intersections as part of a year-long program aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities. Mayor Matt Mahan recalled visiting the family and attending the funeral of Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane, an 11-year-old boy killed on his scooter, and pledged to fight for safer streets in his memory. The city adopted Vision Zero nearly a decade ago, targeting a 30% reduction in fatal and severe injuries by 2030 and elimination by 2040. Between 2020 and 2024 the city reported 273 traffic-related fatalities; this year 26 deaths so far represent a 34% decrease from the same point last year.

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