San Jose launches red-light cameras at four high-risk intersections, marking a pivotal step in its quest to reduce traffic fatalities. As traffic deaths continue to outpace homicides, the city has unveiled a yearlong initiative aimed at safeguarding streets. On Wednesday, officials announced the installation of red-light cameras at four of the city’s most perilous locations, emphasizing their role in aligning with San Jose’s Vision Zero goals—a pledge to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040. The program builds on a legacy of prioritizing public safety, as Mayor Matt Mahan recalled visiting Esias Amaru Ramos-Berhane, an 11-year-old boy killed on his scooter last year in South San Jose. ‘I promised them that I would fight for safer streets for our city,’ Mahan said, reflecting on his commitment to honoring Esias’s memory. The city’s focus on safety extends beyond policy; it includes heartfelt reminders of lives lost, as Vice Mayor Pam Foley noted, ‘Behind our data points are real people—parents, children, friends, neighbors, grandparents—all whose lives were cut short.’
