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Seattle’s mayor just signed a bold executive order to accelerate the city’s Vision Zero plan, targeting zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. With deadly crashes like the tragic one on Twelfth Avenue South fueling urgency, the move demands faster safety upgrades—protected bike lanes, improved intersections, and fixes at 19 high-crash zones. New measures include pedestrian head-start signals at 40 intersections, automated safety cameras at up to 10 spots, and a cross-departmental safety team tracking progress via a public dashboard. The plan also expands School Streets, pushes for state-level changes like lowering the legal BAC to 0.05%, and ensures street design and speed limits are officially aligned with safety goals. After 27 traffic fatalities last year—with pedestrians hit hardest—this is a decisive step toward safer streets for all.

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