Fresno World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2022

2600 Fresno Street,Fresno CA 93721

20 November, 2022

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November 20, 2022 will mark the first time that a World Day of Remembrance (WDOR) will be held in Fresno to coincide with this high-profile global event. The puropose of the event is to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families and communities – millions added each year to countless millions already suffering: a truly tremendous cumulative toll. This Day has also become an important tool for governments and all those whose work involves crash prevention or response to the aftermath of crashes, since it offers the opportunity to demonstrate the enormous scale and impact of road deaths and injuries, call for an end to the often trivial and inappropriate response to road death and injury and advocate for urgent concerted action to stop the carnage. On World Day we too pay tribute to the dedicated emergency crews, police and medical professionals, who deal daily with the traumatic aftermath of road crashes. WDOR provides an opportunity for Fresno residents and leaders to come together to Remember, Support, and Act to address the unacceptable and preventable loss of life on Fresno streets. The theme of the Fresno event this year will include a focus on the urgent need for the City of Fresno to formally adopt a strong Vision Zero Resolution committing to a concerted effort to reduce all Fresno traffic deaths to zero by 2050, as have numerous other cities across the state and the nation. Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy and equitable mobility for all. It represents a paradigm shift for cities by acknowledging the many factors contributing to crashes including roadway design, speeds, behaviors, technology and policies. It takes a systemic, data-driven approach which brings stakeholders together to develop and implement evidence-based and cost-effective solutions. We invite you all to join us November 20, 2022 for any or all of the following activities: 3:00 PM Memorial Bike Ride in remembrance of 2022 traffic victims -Fresno City Hall to Tower District, and back to Fresno City Hall, approximately 6 miles on low traffic stress streets. 4:00 PM Invited Speakers with reading of a City of Fresno Draft Vision Zero Resolution @ Fresno City Hall 5:00 PM Vigil Procession with a short walk from City Hall for the Remembrance Ceremonial Lighting @ Fresno Water Tower Sponsored by Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, in collaboration with members of the City of Fresno Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Follow or message World Day of Remembrance on the Facebook event page Contact: Joe Martinez 281-4374