In 2021 Congress passed and President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which includes Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding for local jurisdictions to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The deadline to apply for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 funding was May 26, and on May 12 the Hemet City Council voted 4-0 with Tom Lodge absent to adopt the Vision Zero Initiative for the city.Applicants for Safe Streets and Roads for All funding must have an eligible action plan. The goal of an action plan is to develop a well-defined strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in a locality, Tribal area, or region. A successful action plan includes seven key components: leadership commitment and goal setting, planning structure, safety analysis, e
