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After months of investigation, the Mayor's Task Force on Pedestrian Safety is set to release its final report on Friday. In the report, the task force recommends the city of Columbia should adopt a "Vision Zero" policy.

The report states that "Vision Zero influences road design, enforcement, and culture to bring about a marked reduction in crashes that lead to death and serious injury."

Cities that have already adopted a "Vision Zero" policy include New York, Washington D.C. and Denver.

A dramatic rise in pedestrian deaths over the past couple years prompted Mayor Bob McDavid to form the pedestrian task force.

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MoBikeFed comment: The Columbia Mayors Task Force's Vision Zero approach to the recent pedestrian injuries and fatalities will make Columbia Missouri's first Vision Zero city, if adopted.

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