Vision Zero Action Plan Launched By Hudson County Executive Guy

Huge news on Saturday at County Prep High School in Jersey City, as Hudson County Vision Zero Task Force Chairman and County Executive Craig Guy announced Hudson County’s Vision Zero Action Plan.

Saturday’s announcement included the launch of the Vision Zero Target Year of 2034 to eliminate fatalities and injuries on Hudson County roads. The County Executive was joined by Congressman Rob Menendez (D – District 8), Board of County Commissioners Chairman Anthony Romano, Commissioner Bill O’Dea, the advocacy organization Hudson County Complete Streets, and many community members.

County Commissioner and Jersey City Mayoral candidate Bill O’Dea added, “Our advocates are the drive for Vision Zero in Hudson County – their passion and dedication inspire us all to continue working on their behalf.  I’m proud to continue working with our Vision Zero advocates, Vision Zero Task Force and County Executive Guy to continue making our county roads safer for all.”

The Vision Zero Action Plan includes the following:

• Extensive Public Outreach – online surveys with over 1,700 responses, 11 pop-up events, 4 public meetings, and 5 focus group meetings;
• Investment in High Injury Network Corridors – this is overlap of the highest amount of crashes in the most disadvantaged communities. This network is where investment is most critical;
• Working with Municipalities – Providing continued technical assistance to the towns and cities of Hudson County;
• Concept Designs – Created 2 concept designs to submit to the SS4A program for the next round of implementation funding;
• A toolkit for road design changes;
• Creating an Action Plan for the next 5 years to get us to our Target Year

The Vision Zero Task Force was established in August 2023 and the team has been meeting monthly as a collaborative effort between all stakeholders in Hudson County. For more information about Vision Zero, click here.