Hudson County launched its Vision Zero Action Plan on Saturday – an initiative that aims to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries in the county by 2034.

"We know that our target date is pretty aggressive, but that's OK with me," said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy.

The Vision Zero plan aims to improve traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety and bring the number of fatalities to zero in under a decade. Safety measures include improving lighting and marking clear lines and signage in high-crash zones.

Officials say funding is in place, and more is in progress.

"We're doing whatever we can because this is a priority for all of us…We hear your voices and it's so important we do our part on the official side," said Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8).

According to the task force, there were more than a dozen fatalities in Hudson County in 2024.

"The municipalities of Hoboken and Jersey City have seen tremendous results with no deaths on city streets that have received Vision Zero treatments. This demonstrates that deaths from traffic violence are entirely preventable," said Talya Schwartz, Hudson County Complete Streets & Task Force Member.

In 2025, 34 plans are expected to go into place.

In 2024, the number of fatalities and injuries caused by vehicle crashes reached an all-time high in New Jersey, with 691 deaths, according to the Hudson Vision Zero Task Force.

Link to plan: https://www.hcnj.us/visionzero/