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EUGENE VISION ZERO The City of Eugene has adopted the bold vision of eliminating traffic deaths and life-changing injuries on the City's transportation system. This path toward Vision Zero was adopted by the Eugene City Council in November 2015, after working with community stakeholders. This is our community's story, and our plan to reach zero. Eugene Vision Zero Task Force. Why is Vision Zero Needed? The City of Eugene is consistently ranked as one of America's best places to live . As a small city with an engaged and inclusive community, thriving universities and surrounding natural beauty, we agree . But even though Eugene is highly regarded in some ways, we lose too many members of our community to traffic crashes on our streets. From 2007 to 2015, 60 people were killed in traffic crashes in Eugene , and another 364 people sustained life-changing injuries . On average, someone is killed or experiences life changing injuries every eight days while traveling on our streets. Traffic crashes are so rout ine that we are all too often numb to the toll they take-despite the tragic effect on our families, community and economy. Not one of us would find it acceptable for a fam i ly member, friend, or colleague to be injured or killed . And the good news is-we don't have to accept this as fate . Crashes are not accidents, they are preventable-with the right actions and commitment. Moreover, those crashes that may still occur do not need to result in deaths or life-changing injuries because Vision Zero is committed to reducing the severity of crashes so that crashes don't result in death or life changing injuries . Everyone has the right to safely travel on our streets no matter where they are going and how they travel. That is why the City of Eugene has chosen zero as our goal. By committing to eliminate traffic deaths and life-changing injuries by 2035 through a Vision Zero program , we will create a safer and more vibrant city for decades to come.