City Council
October 28, 2025
Vision Zero Plan
Discussion on Modification of
Guiding Principle
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Vision Zero Plan, July 30, 2019
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1. Traffic deaths are unacceptable and preventable.
2. Transportation options should be safe for all users, for all modes of transportation, in all communities, and for people for all ages and abilities.
3. Safety is a primary consideration in the development of transportation projects for all users.
4. Actions toward Vision Zero should embody a quantitative, collaborative, and equitable approach.
5. Human error is inevitable and unpredictable; the transportation system should be designed to anticipate error and minimize injury severity.
6. Speed is a fundamental predictor of collision severity survival. The transportation system should be designed for speeds that safely accommodate all modes of travel.
7. Ongoing evaluation should measure performance against the Sunnyvale Vision Zero Plan objectives.
Vision Zero Plan, Guiding Principles
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General Plan LUTE: Multiple policies
Sunnyvale Active Transportation Plan
Sunnyvale Complete Streets Policy
Sunnyvale Council Policy 1.2.3: Bicycle facilities on city streets Sunnyvale Municipal Code: Various sections
Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Related Policies
Other Plans and Policies
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• “request that an item be agendized at a future City Council meeting to restore the original proposed language of Guiding Principle #3 of Sunnyvale's Vision Zero Plan.“
Originally proposed language:
• Safety takes priority over efficiency.
Council approved language:
• Safety is a primary consideration in the development of transportation projects for all users.
• No Staff Recommendation
Colleagues Memo, April 9, 2024
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Discussion