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San Francisco Implements Vision Zero Policy that Focuses on Safe Streets, Safe People, and Safe Vehicles

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In 2017 and 2018, San Francisco saw historic lows in traffic-related deaths on its streets. However, every year in San Francisco, approximately 30 people lose their lives and more than 500 are severely injured while traveling on city streets. San Francisco has resolved that even one death is unacceptable, and is committed to stopping further loss of life.

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