A NEW APPROACH TO
TRAFFIC SAFETY
IN HOBOKEN
OUR GOAL:
ELIMINATE ALL TRAFFIC-RELATED INJURIES AND DEATHS BY 2030
To achieve that goal, we are looking for answers to three major questions:
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Where are crashes and injuries most prevalent in Hoboken?
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What is causing crash-related injuries and deaths in Hoboken?
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What can we do to prevent these crashes?
Mayor Bhalla encourages all residents to take the following pledge:
THE VISION ZERO PLEDGE
Because I know my choices matter, I pledge to respect the safety of my community and eliminate all traffic-related injuries and deaths in Hoboken by 2030 by committing the following actions:
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I pledge to...​​
Yield to the most vulnerable road user, regardless of the rules of the road.
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Follow all laws and regulations governing the use of Hoboken’s streets.
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Always look out for pedestrians at crosswalks and turn slowly around corners. When I see a pedestrian crossing the street, I will yield the right of way.
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Never park where I obstruct visibility in a crosswalk. Parking too close to a crosswalk is not only illegal, but it also blocks sightlines for approaching pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers.
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Look out by looking up. While distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes, it is also one of the most preventable. Therefore, when I’m behind the wheel, I will keep my eyes on the street.
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Never drive if I am impaired, even slightly, by drugs and alcohol.
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Drive extra slowly and cautiously around schools and parks. If I am dropping a child off at school, I pledge to not park in a manner that prevents pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers from safely using the street.
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Remember that when I am behind the wheel, my vehicle can take someone’s life or cause serious harm, regardless of which user violated the rules.
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Never flee a crash scene and always call 911 if I hit a pedestrian or cyclist.
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Not to exceed 20 MPH in Hoboken, realizing that the likelihood of causing serious injury to a pedestrian increases significantly at speeds above 20 MPH.