Hudson County officials attend formal launch of Vision Zero Action Plan

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Hudson County officials attended the formal launch of the Vision Zero Action Plan in Jersey City on Saturday, setting a target year of 2034 to eliminate fatalities and injuries on county roads.


By John Heinis/Hudson County View

“This is a monumental moment right now – it is the culmination of all of our efforts and it’s time to turn this vision into a reality. Hudson County is committing to zero roadway deaths by 2034,” County Executive Craig Guy, also the Vision Zero chair, said in a statement.

“We know that this is an ambitious target year but we will continue putting in the work and funding to meet this target. Hudson County will continue to work to meet the target year of 2034 because roadway deaths on our streets are unacceptable and most importantly, preventable. I look forward to seeing our Vision Zero initiative continue to make positive change on Hudson County’s roads.”

The Vision Zero Action Plan includes extensive public outreach, such as online surveys with over 1,700 responses, 11 pop-up events, four public meetings, and five focus group
meetings.

Another pivotal part of the plan is investing in high injury network corridors, which evaluates the overlap of the highest amount of crashes in the most disadvantaged
communities.

“The Vision Zero Action Plan is a comprehensive approach to keeping our residents safe throughout Hudson County,” added U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8).

“I was proud to secure funding to create and finalize this plan through the Safer Streets and Roads for All grant program and have worked closely with our partners in the county government to prioritize funding for specific projects that will achieve this vision, including safety improvements on Passaic Avenue. As the most densely populated county in the state, it is critical that we continue this work to further ensure the safety and security for everyone who lives in and visits our community.”

Menendez subsequently announced $25 million in federal funding for Jersey City’s 12th Street Corridor Improvement Project that includes a bike lane, as HCV first reported.

“As elected officials, we are proud to be responsive to the needs of the communities we represent and Vision Zero is an incredibly critical part of staying committed to that. It is our goal to secure the safety of all road users and continue to work together to accomplish the Target Year of 2034,” noted Hudson County Board of Commissioners Chair Anthony Romano (D-5).

“Our advocates are the drive for Vision Zero in Hudson County – their passion and dedication inspire us all to continue working on their behalf. I’m proud to continue working with our Vision Zero advocates, Vision Zero Task Force and County Executive Guy to continue making our county roads safer for all,” added Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2).

The plan also includes working with municipalities by providing continued technical assistance to all 12 local municipalities, creating two concept designs for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, and creating a phased action plan for the next five years.

For more information regarding the Hudson Vision Zero Action Plan, click here.

The Vision Zero Task Force was established in August 2023 and the team has been meeting monthly as a collaborative effort between all stakeholders.


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