MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is launching a series of public workshops next week to gather community input for its upcoming “Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan,” a comprehensive initiative aimed at making local streets and roadways safer for all users.
The primary goal of the Vision Zero Action Plan is to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries across the county, while promoting safe, healthy and equitable mobility options for residents and visitors alike.
“Critical to that process is community input that can be provided at one of the workshops to share where they would like to see safety improvements,” according to TAMC in a news release.
Community members are encouraged to participate in one of the scheduled workshops to share their safety concerns and ideas for improvements. These sessions will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
- Greenfield: Monday, May 12, at City Council Chambers
- Soledad: Tuesday, May 13, at Soledad Community Center
- Gonzales: Wednesday, May 14, at the Community Room at Gonzales Police Station
- Marina: Monday, May 21, at Vince DiMaggio Park Community Building
- Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove: Thursday, May 22, at Carmel City Council Chambers
- King City: Wednesday, May 28, at City Council Chambers
- Del Rey Oaks and Sand City: Thursday, May 29, at Del Rey Oaks City Council Chambers
The Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan will serve as a county-wide safety blueprint, developed collaboratively by TAMC, partner agencies and other stakeholders. Its purpose is to identify and implement coordinated solutions to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
While some jurisdictions like Monterey, Salinas and Seaside have already adopted their own safety plans or are in the process of doing so, the new regional plan will develop tailored action strategies for the remaining 10 jurisdictions lacking such plans. Both local roadways and state highways, including participation from Caltrans District 5 and the California Highway Patrol, will be incorporated into the effort.
The plan will encompass a range of recommendations, including engineering projects, education and outreach campaigns, policy reforms and process improvements. This holistic approach aims to address safety concerns comprehensively across the county.
The final plan is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
“Adoption of a Vision Zero Action Plan will make jurisdictions eligible for further funding to construct the improvements envisioned in the plan,” stated TAMC. “The Plan will also help TAMC and local jurisdictions focus limited resources on areas with the greatest safety need.”
Funding for the initiative includes a $640,000 federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, complemented by a $160,000 local match from TAMC’s Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE) Reserve funds.
For more information about the Monterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan and upcoming workshops, visit TAMC’s website tamcmonterey.org/monterey-county-vision-zero.
