'Vision Zero' could improve Merced traffic safety

'Vision Zero' could improve Merced traffic safety

Reading Time: 2 minutes Merced has an opportunity right now to do something meaningful and overdue for public safety. I am a Merced resident who was recently involved in a serious car accident. Speed was not the cause. Poor lighting, limited visibility, and unsafe street conditions were. It happened at a location many locals know well, and it easily could have been worse.  I am far from alone. Many residents have their own stories of crashes, ne…