"The budget calls for the elimination of the multi-modal team - the traffic engineers who plan and design street elements that make roads safer for all users."
"In San Diego, pedestrian crashes remain both common and increasingly deadly. Pedestrian deaths have climbed steadily over the past decade, even after the city adopted its Vision Zero policy aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities."
"Advocates and community groups responded quickly-and critically-to the mayor's proposal, warning that the proposed cuts undermine years of progress toward safer streets."
The City of San Diego's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget reveals a significant deficit, prompting cuts across various departments. While the transportation budget shows a $10 million increase, advocates warn that this masks reductions in safety programs for pedestrians and cyclists. Key cuts include the elimination of the multi-modal team responsible for designing safer streets and delays in bike lane projects. Rising pedestrian and cyclist fatalities highlight the urgency of these concerns, prompting community groups to call for the restoration of funding for safety initiatives.
Read at Streetsblog California
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