From: Collin Thoma
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Item 14.3 Vision Zero Action plan
Date: Monday, July 25, 2022 4:54:30 PM
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Vision Zero Action Plan.pdf
Dear Santa Rosa City Council,
Please see the attached document with my comments on the Vision Zero Action plan.
Thank you,
Collin Thoma
Systems Change Advocate
Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC)
521 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707)636-3076
Vision Zero
Dear Santa Rosa City Council,
By adopting Vision Zero it will address and resolve the many issues and challenges that people with Disability face while walking or rolling on our streets. Vision Zero will help create high visibility crosswalks making it easier for motorists to see those in mobility devices. The plan will also improve our sidewalks by eliminating gaps, obstacles and improving maintenance making them more acesaaible. This is because sidewalk gaps and obstacles can force someone to go into the street and, for those with sight or mobility disabilities it can increase the chances of being hit by a car. Furthermore, sidewalks in disrepair can increase the chances of a wheel from a mobility device stuck and can increase the chances of someone tripping and falling. Another great benefit of the plan is reducing dangerous turns and high speeds which will make it much safer while crossing the street or using the bike lane. This is why I encourage the city council to adopt the Vision Zero Action plan so our streets are safe and acesaaible to all!
Thank You,
Collin Thoma
Systems Change Advocate
Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC)
521 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707)636-3076