San Jose is intensifying its "Vision Zero" initiative aimed at reducing traffic deaths after the tragic passing of 86-year-old Florence Taylor, who was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. Her family is advocating for increased safety measures in the area following her death, which marked the city's third traffic-related fatality of 2025. The San Jose City Council is discussing updates to the Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims for a 30% reduction in traffic deaths and injuries by 2030, with plans for additional speed and red light cameras.
"Crazy to me that she's gone," Taylor-Payne said. "Now I understand what it feels like when you lose your mother, it's nothing like it half of you just goes part of you just leaves your body."
Florence Taylor's death marked the city's third traffic death of 2025. The city is now working on plans to install dozens of speed cameras plus new red light cameras, hoping it will make streets safer.
After what happened, a neighbor put up these signs, urging drivers to slow down. The Taylor family would like to see more signs and speed bumps.
San Jose was one of the first to launch the "Vision Zero" effort to reduce traffic deaths and severe injuries.
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