The Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) is a creative and collaborative partnership formed in 1992 to increase traffic safety in Santa Cruz County. Members include community organizations, government agencies and businesses. It also includes individuals representing law enforcement, transportation, public works, education, injury prevention, parents, bicycling advocates, retailers and manufacturers. The CTSC is staffed by Public Health employees of the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency.
Watsonville Vision Zero Task Force (WVZTF) was formed to address the unique strengths and needs in this part of the county. Vision Zero is an international policy that aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy and equitable mobility for all. Recently, the Safe Systems Approach was adopted to help jurisdictions prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities more effectively. The CTSC and WVZTF are focused on implementing Vision Zero in all county jurisdictions.
Our Vision and Mission
The mission of the Community Traffic Safety Coalition is to prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities for all road users, with a focus on the most vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists. The CTSC envisions safe, accessible and equitable transportation for all road users.
Get Involved
Whether you are a cyclist, a pedestrian, a motorist or all three, the Community Traffic Safety Coalition and Watsonville Vision Zero Task Force are for anyone who is interested in transportation safety issues in Santa Cruz County. Our meetings are an opportunity for people to share ideas, express their traffic safety concerns, and help develop plans to support our jurisdictions in their Vision Zero efforts. Learn more about how you can get involved by attending a Community Traffic Safety Coalition or Watsonville Vision Zero Task Force meeting.
CTSC 2025 Meetings
Usually held the first Tuesday of even months from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 1st
- Tuesday, June 3rd
- Tuesday, August 5th
- Tuesday, October 7th
- Tuesday, December 2nd
Virtual Meeting: Email CommunityTrafficSafeteyCoalition@santacruzcountyca.gov for the meeting link.
WVZTF 2025 Meetings
Usually held the first Tuesday of odd months from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 4
- Tuesday, May 6
- Tuesday, July 1
- Tuesday, Sept. 2
- Tuesday, Nov.4
Virtual Meeting: Email murray.fontes@watsonville.gov for the meeting link.
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