The Yolo County Traffic Safety Program works to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries by promoting safe travel for all road users. Guided by the Safe System Approach, the program emphasizes safer people, safer roads, and shared responsibility. Efforts concentrate on two key areas where small actions make a big difference: bicycle and pedestrian safety and child passenger safety.

Both efforts come together under the Safe System Approach, which recognizes that people make mistakes, but the system should prevent those mistakes from turning deadly. By working across education, safe behaviors, safe roads, and safe vehicles, we build safer communities for everyone.

SSA is Built on 5 Elements:

1. Safer People – Supporting people through education and safety tools.
2. Safe Vehicles – Ensuring vehicles and car seats protect occupants.
3. Safe Speeds – Managing speed to reduce severity of crashes.
4. Safe Roads – Designing roads and crossings that are forgiving.
5. Post-Crash Care – Ensuring quick and effective response.

The Traffic Safety Program team is a dedicated group of program specialists working together to make Yolo County’s roads safer for everyone.

With expertise in bicycle and pedestrian safety and child passenger safety, the team provides education, outreach, and hands-on support to families, schools, and community organizations. Each member brings unique skills and passion to the shared goal of reducing injuries and saving lives, while ensuring that all communities—regardless of background, age, or ability—have access to traffic safety resources.

The Traffic Safety Program brings together two focus areas:

Bike & Pedestrian Safety Program – supporting safe walking and biking through education, outreach, and safety items at no cost.

Child Passenger Safety Program – ensuring children are safely restrained on every ride through education, car seat checks, and caregiver support.

Although the programs serve different needs, they are united by the Safe System Approach (SSA), which emphasizes that mistakes should not cost lives.