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Can Austin Actually Eliminate Traffic Fatalities?
It’s been a decade since Austin pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries — but even after spending $125 million, the number of people dying in crashes hasn’t really changed. So is Vision Zero a failure? And will all of the autonomous vehicles now in Austin help? Joel Meyer, Austin’s Transportation Safety Officer, says there have been significant improvements, particularly on roadways deemed the most dangerous in town.
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It’s been a decade since Austin pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries — but even after spending $125 million, the number of people dying in crashes hasn’t really changed. So is Vision Zero a failure? And will all of the autonomous vehicles now in Austin help? Joel Meyer, Austin’s Transportation Safety Officer, says there have been significant improvements, particularly on roadways deemed the most dangerous in town.
Get more from City Cast Austin when you become a City Cast Austin Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Plus, if you join now, you could win a pair of tickets to the Paramount Theater for the Dec. 21 Rebecca Havemeyer and Stanley Roy show or for Bob Schneider's Great Big Spectacular New Years Eve Party! Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm
Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.
Follow us @citycastaustin
You can also text us or leave a voicemail.
Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode:
DUER - Get 15% off at shopduer.com/ccaustin
Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST
Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST
Cozy Earth - Use code COZYAUSTIN for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more.
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