Resolution no. 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING The safe streets and roads for all (ss4A) safety action plan WHEREAS, the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) became law in November 2021 authorizing $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure spending through FY 2026, including the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.
WHEREAS, the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) became law in January 2022. Through the NRSS, the United States Department of Transportation committed to a national vision of zero roadway fatalities and identified priority action aligned with the five Safe System elements.
WHEREAS, Caltrans last updated the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in January 2023. State transportation leaders recognized in 2020, that it needed a change, known as “The Pivot,” to combat the rise in fatalities and serious injuries on California roadways by implementing the Safe System Approach.
WHEREAS, City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to develop the Fullerton Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)-funded Safety Action Plan on June 20, 2023.
WHEREAS, the City of Fullerton contracted with KOA, a Lochner company, on April 2, 2024 to complete the SS4A Safety Action Plan. The project included seven community outreach events, an online survey, interactive map and project status updates to the Transportation and Circulation Commission, Active Transportation Committee and Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee and City Council.
WHEREAS, the Fullerton Safety Action Plan must include a public commitment to the eventual goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries from a high ranking official and/or elected body in the jurisdiction, including a timeline or target for achieving that goal to comply with the SS4A program requirements.
WHEREAS; the City of Fullerton SS4A Safety Action Plan states it will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on City roadways to zero by the year 2040.
WHEREAS; the City of Fullerton SS4A Safety Action Plan aligns with the Safe System Approach and calls for changes to citywide policies, programs and practices to clarify multi-modular safety priority. City Council acknowledges these changes will result in tradeoff decision that proactively provide the opportunity to reduce severe injuries and fatalities and may result in parking loss or increased vehicle delay at times.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
City Council approves the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan (Attachment 1) and the goal to eliminate transportation fatalities and serious injuries in the City of Fullerton by 2040.
City Council finds this Resolution and the SS4A Safety Action Plan statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.20.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 2, 2026.
__________________________Fred Jung
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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Date
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
Resolution No. 2026-XXX