Sacramento could declare state of emergency for pedestrian deaths [Video]

The proposal comes during Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The message is to remind drivers to slow down and be alert.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento could declare a state of emergency over the road safety crisis as pedestrians and bicyclists have been either killed or injured by vehicles.

Declares a state of emergency for the City of Sacramento regarding the road safety crisis.
Directs the City Manager to identify funding for a public education campaign focused on driver education, pedestrian/bicyclist awareness and traffic safety.
Directs the City Manager to work with the Sacramento Police Department to ramp up enforcement of traffic laws that protect pedestrians, including speed limit enforcement, crosswalk violations and distracted driving, especially in high-injury corridors.
Reaffirms our commitment to Vision Zero and directs staff to expedite safety projects

“This year alone, it has been one thing after another,” Maple tells ABC10. “

The proposal comes during Pedestrian Safety Month in California. …