Social Equity
A third of San Francisco’s streets run through historically
disadvantaged communities but almost half of the
High-Injury Network is located in these neighborhoods.
Social equity is at the core of Vision Zero. A disproportionate
amount of the High-Injury Network is located in
"Communities of Concern," defined by the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission as low-income communities,
communities of color, and areas with high concentrations
of seniors and people who rely on walking and transit as
their primary means of transportation.
In San Francisco, seniors are five times more likely to be
fatally injured in a pedestrian collision. Children and
people with disabilities are also disproportionately
at risk.
To ensure equity and to protect the most vulnerable
people, the Two-Year Action Strategy prioritizes
projects improving safety near schools, around
housing for seniors and people with disabilities,
and in communities of concern.
Communities of Concern and the Vision Zero High-Injury Network
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Vision Zero Two-Year Action Strategy