Tag: vision zero

Letter to the Editor: There’s a difference between traffic safety and...

To the editor: A letter in the Jan. 17 Alexandria Times about the Vision Zero traffic safety program, “Vision Zero has zero benefits,” conflates traffic...

Letter to the Editor: ‘Vision Zero’ has zero benefits

To the editor: Let me introduce you to the city’s latest plan for traffic management and safety in our city. “Vision Zero” is an organizational...

City reduces speed limit on part of Jefferson Davis Highway

The city reduced the speed limit on Jefferson Davis Highway on Monday, impacting the commutes of many who use the major thoroughfare daily. The city announced...

Letter to the Editor: Considering safety and mobility on Seminary Road

To the editor: As part of Alexandria’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2028, the city uses the opportunity of...

Letter to the Editor: Will a new mayor improve pedestrian safety?

To the editor: Alexandria’s election season saw a lot of political posturing on what’s best for our city and while some plans, initiatives and proposals...

Data: Serious crimes decrease year-over-year in Alexandria

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Serious crime in Alexandria decreased by 13 percent in 2017, the Alexandria Police Department announced in a news release Thursday...

Mayoral candidates open old wounds at second debate

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Mayor Allison Silberberg and Vice Mayor Justin Wilson met for their second official debate, this one hosted by the Alexandria...

Letter to the Editor: Let’s eliminate child gun deaths in Alexandria

To the editor: Call me naïve, call me idealistic but there is something in the anger, rage but most importantly the clarity of commitment among...

My View: Vision Zero approved, now it’s our turn to step...

By Mike Doyle Alexandria Families For Safe Streets congratulates city council for approving the “Vision Zero” action plan. While the plan calls for zero deaths...

City council adopts Vision Zero action plan

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City council formally adopted a Vision Zero action plan at its public hearing on Saturday, which has the goal of eliminating...