The Village of Palm Springs is undergoing a transformation as part of its Vision Zero initiative. New street designs and traffic management techniques are being implemented to make our roads safer for everyone – pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.
What changes can residents expect to see? Here’s a rundown of the exciting new safety features coming to our streets:
- Traffic calming measures like speed humps and chicanes will naturally slow vehicles in residential areas.
- High-visibility crosswalks with bold, ladder-style stripes will make pedestrians more noticeable to drivers.
- Leading Pedestrian Intervals will give walkers a head start at crosswalks before cars get the green light.
- Daylighting intersections by removing parking spaces near corners will improve visibility for all road users.
- Pedestrian islands will provide safe havens for those crossing wide streets.
- Protected bike lanes will create dedicated spaces for cyclists, separated from car traffic.
- Reduced speed limits of 20 mph in residential areas will give drivers more time to react and reduce crash severity.
These changes are all part of the Safe System Approach, which recognizes that humans make mistakes and designs roads to be forgiving when errors occur. By implementing these measures, Vision Zero Palm Springs aims to create a street network where no one pays for a mistake with their life.
