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Back to EpisodesSan Francisco Has Tried to Make its Streets Safer for Pedestrians – Has it Worked?
Description
After a decade of Vision Zero, the effort that aimed to end traffic fatalities and severe injuries, San Francisco saw a drastic decrease in 2025 traffic deaths. To replace the expiring initiative, the city passed the Street Safety Act. However, a spate of recent traffic fatalities in San Francisco has residents on edge, and as pedestrians made up six of the seven victims, some activists say the city isn’t moving fast enough. We talk about what can be done to reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries and check in on San Francisco’s progress.
Guests:
Jodie Medeiros, executive director, Walk SF
David Zipper, contributing writer, Bloomberg; co-host, "Look Both Ways with David & Wes" podcast
Viktoriya Wise, director, Streets Division, SFMTA
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