Action Alert

Sign the petition to urge state, regional, and local decision-makers to prioritize eliminating pedestrian and cyclist fatalities NOW!

Civic Thread is calling for Caltrans, The Sacramento Area Council of Governments, The City of Sacramento, and all jurisdictions within the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA to take the following immediate action to eliminate pedestrian and cyclist fatalities through infrastructure improvements opposed to punitive and inequitable enforcement measures. 

In our region, street design prioritizes vehicular movement at the expense of human life, which is simply unacceptable. Achieving an end to pedestrian and cyclist traffic injuries and deaths requires:  

1. A commitment to work collaboratively and cross-sectorally at the City, County, and regional level to prioritize a consistent focus on equity and racial justice for project planning, funding, and implementation, particularly since evidence continues to show the majority of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities occur in low-income, communities of color, with Black residents disproportionately experience the highest risk of death while walking, in addition to a high risk of being killed by police in routine traffic stops.

2. A commitment to prioritize funding mechanisms and set aside funding within the city, county, regional, and state budget for active transportation programs, Safe Routes to School, and matching funds for state and federal funding programs at the local jurisdiction level.  

3. A commitment to thoroughly vet community proposed infrastructure recommendations and to work closely with neighborhood groups and residents to identify solutions and ideas the community supports, including road diets, speed reduction, and quick builds along High Injury Networks. 

4. A commitment to analyze current roadway conditions, transportation design policies, and guidelines and develop a plan to address design flaws equitably and immediately. 

5. A commitment to building a comprehensive, seamless, low-stress network of active transportation corridors that is centered on equity and prioritizes investment in low-income and environmental justice communities. 

While active transportation funding has been slashed, the 2024 Dangerous by Design Report lists the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA as one of the 20 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians and cyclists. We cannot wait a moment longer; we need action now!