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GOLETA, CA, February 21, 2024 – The City of Goleta is now a Vision Zero City. At last night’s, February 20, 2024, Goleta City Council meeting, the Council approved the adoption of the Vision Zero approach to governance. The philosophy maintains that serious collisions on public roadways are preventable and that while collisions cannot be avoided altogether, there are steps you can take to avoid deaths and serious injuries.
Mayor Paula Perotte said, “Vision Zero policies promote building more safety and livability into a city’s circulation system for walkers, bicyclists, and motorists. Our City has already taken significant steps to improve our safety and enjoyment, and even more enhancements are on their way.”