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January 28, 2025 WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth’s transportation infrastructure serves an increasing number of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists; WHEREAS, speed is recognized as a major determining factor of survival in a crash; WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth will work toward reducing vehicle speeds because the likelihood of a pedestrian surviving a crash is 10 percent if hit by a vehicle moving 40 mph; WHEREAS, children, older adults, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are unhoused, and people with low income face a disproportionate risk of traffic injuries and fatalities; WHEREAS, making streets safer for all people using all modes of transportation will encourage people to travel on foot, by bicycle, and by public transit, which supports a healthier, more active lifestyle and reduces environmental pollution; WHERAS, successful Vision Zero programs are a result of both a complete government approach (i.e. interdepartmental, coordinated initiatives) and community support of Vision Zero objectives and action plans; and WHEREAS, Vision Zero resolutions have been adopted by many jurisdictions across the United States; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that: 1. The City of Portsmouth adopts the goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries, stating that no loss of life or serious injury is acceptable on its streets; 2. The City of Portsmouth adopts the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2050 and endorses Vision Zero as a comprehensive and holistic approach to achieving this goal; 3. The City of Portsmouth adopts a goal of reducing fatal and serious injury crashes by 50 percent by 2035; and 4. This Resolution shall take effect on the date of its adoption.” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None 25 - 34 - Adoption of a resolution expressing the concurrence of the City Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, with the Inducement Resolution adopted by the Economic Development Authority of Henrico County, Virginia, and approving the issuance of revenue bonds for the benefit of Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc. and Maryview Hospital. Background:  The Henrico County Economic Development Authority has adopted an Inducement Resolution to issue bonds for the benefit of Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc., which, through its affiliates, operates several hospitals, including Maryview.  The purpose of the bond financing is to fund and/or reimburse capital improvement costs at several hospital facilities.  A maximum of $30,000,000 of the bond proceeds will be expended for improvements at Maryview.