HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-04-R Resolution 2025-04-04-R
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY
ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS,there were 2,422 crashes reported within the city limits of Batesville from 2018 to 2022;
and
WHEREAS, 7 people lost their lives in crash-related deaths on Batesville roadways in the five-year
period;and
WHEREAS,there were 43 people with suspected serious injuries caused from crashes on Batesville
roadways in the five-year period; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville is committed to the goal of significantly reducing and ultimately
eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries on roadways within the City's police jurisdiction.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,ARKANSAS,that the City adopts a goal of reducing crash-related
fatalities and serious injuries by FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE by the year 2035;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City adopts a goal of reducing crash-related fatalities and
serious injuries to ZERO by the year 2045;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City adopts this Comprehensive Safety Action Plan,of the Safe
Streets and Roads for All initiative,to serve as a guiding document for the City as they work toward
achieving their safety performance goals.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by on this the 22nd day
of April,2025.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this 22°"day of Aaril,2025.
Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor
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