1 of 3
Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC
ASSESSMENT TO INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR IMPROVED
SAFETY
WHEREAS, safe, convenient, an accessible transportation for all users is a n adopted priority of the City of Fresno; and
WHEREAS, one death on our streets is one too many; and
WHEREAS, crashes that result in death or serious injury are not inevitable but largely preventable and stem in part from human inattention and speeding; and WHEREAS, it is the role of government to do its part to serve and protect the populace; and
WHEREAS, according to the Fresno Police Department between 2017 and 2022, approximately 20,639 collisions occurred on Fresno’s streets, of which 6,541 collisions resulted in injuries with a total of 9,012 injuries, resulting in 310 fatalities; and WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is designated as a Pedestrian Safety Focus City by the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), and
WHEREAS, the Council in partnership with the Administration desires to conduct a traffic assessment addressing the top ten intersections and to develop recommendations to combat red-light problems, speeding, collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists, and any other issues identified during the assessment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
2 of 3
1. The City shall conduct an assessment within the City of Fresno to address the top ten intersections.
2. The City Manager shall report back to the City Council with information regarding the top ten intersections, including improved public education; increased traffic enforcement; options for infrastructure improvements ; potential use of traffic signal cameras (as are legally permissible); or any other means to improve motorist, bicyclist, and pedestrian safety; the Administration is hereby requested to provide a report to the Council within 75 days from the passage of this resolution.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
3 of 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2023
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2023
Mayor Veto: , 2023
Council Override Vote: , 2023
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Angela M. Karst Date
Deputy City Attorney