Vision Zero Update Hearing at SFMTA Board of Directors
Of note:
11. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding efforts to achieve Vision Zero.
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Vision Zero Report at Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee
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Board of Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda [PDF] Item of note: 5. 141201 [Hearing – Vision Zero and Street Safety Project Delivery] Sponsor: Wiener Hearing on the delivery of Vision Zero and other street safety improvements; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Public Works to report.